2010 Map of The Goosenecks

About this map

The Goosenecks of the San Juan River dominate this desert landscape, where the water has carved deep, symmetrical meanders through the colorful strata. This high-desert plateau, part of Cedar Mesa, contains isolated markers of human presence like the Raplees Stone House and Mendenhalls Cabin, indicating a history of hardy settlement in a challenging environment. Near the southern edge, the community of Halchita and the Mexican Post Office serve as modern anchors close to the river's path. The map details a geography defined by dramatic verticality, from the high Muley Point Overlook to the low Second Narrows. Notable landmarks such as Alhambra Rock and Bell Butte stand as sentinels across the Valley of the Gods, illustrating the erosion patterns that characterize the Four Corners region.