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1986 Map of Robbers Roost Flats

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Robbers Roost Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Robbers Roost Flats dominates the center of this high-desert landscape in Utah’s Wayne County, characterized by a complex network of plateaus and deep incisions. The area’s hydrology is defined by critical water sources such as Bluejohn Spring, Silvertip Spring, and South Robbers Roost Spring, which supported livestock and travelers in this arid terrain. Topographical landmarks like The Pinnacles and Deadman Hill provide vertical orientation amidst the sprawling Goat Park and Coyote Flat.

Transportation through this isolated region relied on seasonal routes and rugged paths, including the long 4wd tracks and a remote Landing Strip. The map captures the intricate drainage patterns where Long Draw and Bluejohn Canyon carve through the sandstone, eventually giving way to the dramatic Twin Corral Box Canyon in the south. This 1980s survey reflects a landscape largely unchanged by modern development, preserving the isolation of landmarks like Runts Knob and Larry Canyon.