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Arches National Park
Arches National Park
Credit: Justin Morris
A map of Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, United States, detailing the location of many of the more well known natural arches, as well as many other physical features. The park is known for preserving over 2,000 arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch. It is 119 square miles (310 km2) in size. Its highest elevation is 5,653 feet (1,723 m) at Elephant Butte, and its lowest elevation is 4,085 feet (1,245 m) at the visitor center. Since 1970, forty-three arches have toppled because of erosion. The park receives 10 inches (250 mm) of rain a year on average.