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2017 Map of The Windows Section

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of The Windows Section
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Arches National Park reveals a complex landscape of geological features and early 21st-century access routes within the high desert of Grand County. Central to this map is The Windows Section, a dense concentration of natural formations including Double Arch, Cove Arch, and the Parade of Elephants. The cartography traces the modern infrastructure required to navigate this terrain, from Main Park Road to specific spans like the Courthouse Wash Bridge.

Drainage patterns are clearly defined by the Salt Valley Wash and Cache Valley Wash, which lead toward the Colorado River at the southeastern edge of the sheet. Notable isolated landmarks like Balanced Rock, the Devils Golf Ball, and Elephant Butte stand out against the contour lines, while the labyrinthine Fiery Furnace and Willow Flats illustrate the varied topographical character of the park's interior.