2018 Map of Wrather Arch

About this map

Paria Canyon dominates this landscape, where the Paria River has carved a complex network of drainages across the northern portion of the quadrangle. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by dramatic geological formations, notably the massive Wrather Arch and the sunken depression known as The Hole. To the south, the terrain transitions into the high-elevation Paria Plateau, a stark contrast to the deep incision of the canyon system. Water resources are scarce in this arid environment, marked only by isolated features like Lynn Tank, Middle Reservoir, and the seasonal flow of the river. The map also records locally named landmarks such as Hole in the Rock and the Sand Hills, providing a detailed record of the topography and naming conventions used within this section of Coconino County.