2011 Map of The Windows Section

About this map

The Windows Section and the vast formations of Arches National Park dominate this topographic study, revealing a landscape defined by erosion and structural geology. The map details the complex drainage systems of Salt Valley Wash and Courthouse Wash, which carve through the sandstone toward the Colorado River in the southeast. Named for its concentration of natural apertures, the area includes celebrated features like Balanced Rock, Double Arch, and the Eye of the Whale Arch. Human history is sparsely represented but significant, notably at the Turnbow Cabin near Salt Wash. The orientation of the Arches National Park Rd provides the primary access to viewpoints like the Fiery Furnace Viewpoint and the Delicate Arch Viewpoint, illustrating how modern infrastructure navigates the prehistoric Salt Valley.