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2018 Map of Agathla Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Agathla Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Agathla Peak and the surrounding high desert of Navajo County define this 2018 survey, which documents the prominent volcanic plugs and geological formations south of the Utah border. The landscape is marked by striking vertical features such as Owl Rock and Chaistla Butte, while the Porras Dikes showcase the region's distinct igneous intrusions. Traditional travel routes like Old El Capitan Rd and Indian Rte 6460 provide the primary access through the Little Capitan Valley.

Drainage patterns are centered on the ephemeral El Capitan Wash and Laguna Cr, which cut through the complex terrain of the Segi Mesas and Tseya Neechee Canyon. To the southeast, the dramatic uplift of Comb Ridge creates a natural boundary near the Natural Arch. This modern topographic record captures the enduring geography of the Navajo Nation, from the high Gray Hills to the secluded Cane Valley.