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1989 Map of The Goosenecks

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of The Goosenecks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Goosenecks dominate this landscape, where the San Juan River has carved deep, sinuous entrenched meanders into the surrounding high desert. The map captures a transitional zone between the Navajo Indian Reservation south of the river and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to the north and west. Human presence is marked by isolated landmarks and historic structures, such as the Raplees Stone House and Mendenhall Cabin, alongside more industrial indicators like Tailings near Hálchíta.

Steep canyon walls and high mesas like Cedar Mesa define the topography, with notable rock formations including Alhambra Rock and The Tabernacle rising above the plateaus. The ancient geologic story is made accessible via the Honaker Trail, which descends toward the river, while the Valley of the Gods provides a dramatic backdrop to the east. The 1989 data shows the area as a preserved natural corridor within Goosenecks State Park.