1997 Map of Wrather Arch

About this map

Wrather Arch stands as a focal point within this desert landscape, tucked away in the deep drainages that feed the Paria River. This survey captures the transition of the late 20th century, where land management boundaries like the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness were established to protect the intricate geology of the Paria Plateau. The presence of man-made water features such as Lynn Tank, Lower Reservoir, and Middle Reservoir suggests a history of livestock grazing in an otherwise arid environment characterized by the Sand Hills and Little Valley. Local landmarks like Hole in the Rock and Bridger Point provide essential orientation markers for navigators of the 4wd tracks and trails that traverse the canyon country.