2021 Map of Needle Rock

About this map

Needle Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this corner of Goshen County, surrounded by a series of distinct geological formations including Sugar Bowl Rock and Steamboat Rock. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Needle Draw and Josh Canyon cutting through the terrain towards lower elevations. Water sources are primarily seasonal or intermittent creeks such as Corn Cr, Josh Cr, and Lone Tree Cr. This high-plains geography is largely organized by the Public Land Survey System, with the map clearly delineating the township boundaries between t22n r64w and t21n r63w. The presence of Jackson Canyon in the southern portion further illustrates the erosion-carved nature of this cattle country, where established rural routes like RD 27 and Co RD 32 provide the primary access through the open range.