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2014 Map of Upheaval Dome

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Upheaval Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Canyonlands National Park dominates this topography, defined by the stark verticality of the White Rim and the enigmatic structure of Upheaval Dome. The landscape is a network of deep canyons and massive mesas, including Buck Mesa and Steer Mesa, which separate the lower river basins from the high plateau of the Island in the Sky. Along the western edge, the Green River carves through Stillwater Canyon, creating isolated lowlands such as Valentine Bottom and Upheaval Bottom.

Smaller natural features suggest the sparse but vital water sources in this arid environment, such as Holeman Spring and Alcove Spring. Iconic rock formations like Whale Rock, Candlestick Tower, and the dual peaks of Zeus and Moses and Moses and Zeus serve as unmistakable landmarks. The human presence is marked primarily by the winding Upheaval Dome Rd and River Overlook Rd, providing access to the overlook at Horsethief Point.