Presenting a portfolio of seldom-seen natural arches in Eastern Monument Valley, on the Rooster Rock quadrangle. For larger images and map locations, click on the thumbnail image. These arches are within the boundaries of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and a Navajo guide is required for any visitation.

RR-1. This unnamed arch is a fin natural arch eroded through DeChelly sandstone. It was listed in the Vreeland catalog as 10-103.

RR-2. This unnamed arch is a small pothole natural arch eroded through DeChelly sandstone.

RR-3 (Forbidden Arch). This is a cave natural arch eroded through DeChelly sandstone. It has a span of about 20 feet.

RR-4. This unnamed arch is a cave natural arch eroded through DeChelly sandstone. It was listed in the Vreeland catalog as both 10-104 and 23-18. It has a span of about 15 feet.

RR-5 (Sunrise Arch). This is a pothole natural arch eroded through DeChelly sandstone. It has a span of about 30 feet.

RR-6. Sometimes known as Genevieve's Arch, this is a pothole natural arch eroded through DeChelly sandstone. It was listed in the Vreeland catalog as 23-17. It has a span of about 20 feet.

RR-A. This unnamed arch is a pothole natural arch eroded through DeChelly sandstone. It has a span of about 15 feet.

RR-B. This unnamed arch is a very small fin natural arch eroded through DeChelly sandstone.

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