The Paradox Basin Companion

The Paradox Basin Companion is a beautifully designed, map-rich digital field guide to one of the Colorado Plateau's most unusual landscapes. Spanning eastern Utah and western Colorado, the Paradox Basin is a land of arches, canyons, and isolated mountain ranges. This guide helps you uncover the hidden forces that shaped places like Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

This guide breaks the basin's geologic story into short, intuitive "witnesses," each with:

• A location map showing where that chapter appears in the landscape
• A concise, engaging explanation of what happened
• Photos that help you see the story behind the scenery
• Hyperlinks for quick navigation

You'll also get:

• A regional timeline
• A location index linking real places to geologic moments
• A name index with meanings for local names

Whether you're planning a trip, standing at an overlook, or exploring from home, this guide helps you understand how buried salt, ancient seas, and mountain-building created one of North America's most remarkable landscapes.

Perfect for: travelers, hikers, road-trippers, teachers, families, and anyone who wants a clear, modern introduction to Colorado Plateau geology.