Cox Canyon Arch is one of the most striking examples of Aztec's arches. This beautifully shaped golden arch, worn from a sandstone fin, is approximately 35 feet wide, with an 18 foot wide opening. Because of prehistoric artifacts found in the vacinity, local explorers named this arch Anasazi Arch.
The arch is located 12 miles north of Aztec, New Mexico. Arches are natural occurances and can be found world wide. For the avid arch hunter, the Aztec area can be a rewarding stop, as arches are spread throughout the countryside.
Arches National Park has one of the greatest concentrations of natural arches. The four corners region, made up of the states of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, seem to lure photographers from all over the world to see these spectacular rock formations.