Canyonlands Region
Defines the key geographic subregions and adjacency relationships that structure the Canyonlands area.
Internal
Identifies the main internal subregions and landform sectors within Canyonlands.
Main Basin
The broad central area of Canyonlands characterized by lower elevations and main river corridors.
Study Area
A larger region encompassing the main canyonlands and surrounding plateaus used for detailed planning and study.
Nearby
Lists adjacent regions and major geographic neighbors.
Canyonlands NP
The iconic national park known for The Maze, Island in the Sky, and The Needles districts—spectacular mesas and deep canyons.
Black Ridge Canyon
A deep, winding canyon cut into Navajo Sandstone—popular with climbers and hikers seeking solitude and dramatic vistas.
Bordering
Describes the geologic and landform borders that define the edges of the regional context.
Colorado Plateau
The massive sedimentary basin and uplifted landform province that underpins Canyonlands and much of the Southwest.
Regions
Identifies larger geographic and hydrologic regions related to Canyonlands.
Upper Green River
The upper reaches and tributaries of the Green River that drain into Lake Powell and support downstream ecosystems and users.