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2021 Map of Appaloosa Ridge

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Appaloosa Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Moenkopi Plateau dominates the central landscape of this Coconino County region, where a complex network of traditional routes and modern access points converges. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, defined by significant landforms like Tohnali Mesa and the parallel structures of The Big Ridge and The Little Ridge. Water management and natural drainage are central to the geography here, traced through the paths of Big Wash, Little Wash, and the notably named Chiehazhahi Wash.

Settlement patterns in this high-desert environment appear sparse, anchored by Little Hollow Place in the northwest. Transportation relies on a system of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Indian Rte 6710 and Indian Rte 6720, which navigate the varying elevations between Appaloosa Ridge and the surrounding flats. The map provides a contemporary record of these land use patterns and tribal corridor designations.