Four Corners U.S. Map- Atlas of the World, 10th Edition

Details on the map

This Four Corners U.S. Map provides a detailed outline of the Four Corners region of the United States. This region is marked by the intersection of four states namely Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona. State names are captioned and their boundaries clearly demarcated with dark line margins. International boundaries are also highlighted for easy understanding.

Provincial capitals, major towns, and cities are named and accurately marked with readable fonts. Significant physical features like water bodies, mountains, and national parks can be spotted easily. Names of bordering states which are not part of this region can also be placed with ease. Integrated networks of roads and highways that connect the region add to this elaborate layout.

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Location on the map

The Four Corners Region is a part of the Colorado Plateau. The region consists of the southwestern corner of Colorado, the southeastern corner of Utah, the Northeastern corner of Arizona, and the northwestern corner of New Mexico. The largest city and economic hub of this region are Farmington in New Mexico. The rest of the area is mostly rural.
Terrain features

Significant physical features like the Rocky Mountain, Colorado River, lakes, forests, and National parks are labeled prominently and indicated with clarity.
Four Corners Monument

The Four Corners Monument marks the quadripoint where the four states meet. The Monument was built during the American Civil War and is a major tourist attraction.

Placements and Boundaries

State boundaries are demarcated with yellow lines and captioned in large fonts. State Capitals are named indicating their placement. More than a hundred primary cities and major towns are also marked in their true location throughout the map extent.

Colorado: The territory of Colorado is landlocked on all sides by other States. Wyoming can be seen bounding the state from north. Kansas can be placed on the east and Utah on the western border.Oklahoma and New Mexico border the state from the south. Arizona can also be placed in the southwestern tip in a small point of intersection.

Utah: Utah is landlocked on all four sides with Colorado to the east, Wyoming to the northeast, and Idaho to the north. The States Arizona and Nevada can be seen sharing a border to the south and west respectively. New Mexico can be placed at a point of intersection in the southeast.

Arizona: Utah can be placed in the north, New Mexico in the east, California , and Nevada in the west. Colorado can also be placed in the northeast tip in a small point of intersection. The Sonora and Baja California provinces of Mexico can be seen sharing the international border with Arizona in the south.

New Mexico: Texas borders the state to the east and southeast. Oklahoma is placed in the northeast. The Mexican state of Chihuahua and Sonora borders New Mexico from the south and southwest respectively. Arizona can be placed on the west and Colorado in the North. Utah can be placed on the northwestern corner of the State.

Points of Interest in the Region
Points of interest in the region include Monument Valley which is a part of the Colorado Plateau and can be located in Arizona along with Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and Canyons of the Ancient National Monument can be placed in the state of Colorado. Chaco Canyon of New Mexico is also a prominent physical landmark indicated notably on the map.
Transportation Network
The map shows an integrated network of roads and highways. The primary highways that serve the Four Corners are US Route 64, 160, 163, 191,491, and 550. Interstate 40 passes through the southern part of the region. The three Airports that serve the areas are also indicated clearly on the map.
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Uses of the map

Meticulous detailing and soothing imagery make this Map of Four Corners with cities ideal for display and reference in educational institutions, offices, and Home studies.