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1996 Map of Goblin Valley

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Goblin Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Goblin Valley State Park dominates this landscape, where the geology of the San Rafael Reef meets the expanse of the San Rafael Desert. The topography reveals a complex network of erosional features, including the eponymous Goblin Valley and the steep walls of Crack Canyon. Isolated landmarks such as Wild Horse Butte and Mollys Castle rise above the surrounding terrain, serving as critical navigational points in an area defined by its geological formations.

Water sources are scarce in this arid region, with Buckskin Spring and Wild Horse Creek being the primary named features of the drainage system. To the south, the massive Big Wild Horse Mesa rises abruptly, illustrating the sharp elevation changes characteristic of this portion of Emery County. This 1996 provisional survey details the intricate system of draws and canyons that shaped the early character of this protected Utah landscape.