2020 Map of Upheaval Dome

About this map

Canyonlands National Park dominates this terrain, centered on the enigmatic circular structure of Upheaval Dome. The landscape is defined by massive erosional features and deep incisions, where the Green River carves through Stillwater Canyon along the western edge of the survey. Higher elevations like the Island in the Sky plateau provide dramatic vantage points such as the Green River Overlook. A network of primitive routes and footpaths, including the Syncline Loop Trail and the White Rim Road, provides access to the interior of this isolated region. To the south and east, the map details geological landmarks like Candlestick Tower and Aztec Butte, while lower basins such as Potato Bottom Basin and Valentine Bottom mark the habitable fringes near the river. This modern topographic study illustrates the complex drainage patterns of Taylor Canyon and Trail Canyon as they feed toward the deep river gorges.