2010 Map of Upheaval Dome

About this map

Upheaval Dome dominates this 2010 USGS quadrangle, revealing the complex geology and high desert terrain of Canyonlands National Park. This survey details the dramatic drop from the Island in the Sky plateau down to the White Rim and the Green River corridor. The map highlights numerous named geological spires and formations, including Zeus and Moses, Whale Rock, and Candlestick Tower, which define the horizon of this protected landscape. To the west, the river creates large meanders at Valentine Bottom and Unknown Bottom, separated from the higher mesas by steep-walled features like Upheaval Canyon and Stillwater Canyon. Cultural development is limited to primitive recreational sites like Willow Flat Campground and the Upheaval Dome Rd, providing a detailed look at the trailheads and viewpoints that provide access to Syncline Valley and the Holeman Spring Basin.