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2021 Map of Cattle Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Piute Mesa and Nokai Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Arizona, where deep drainages have carved into the high plateaus of the Navajo Nation. The terrain is defined by the significant elevation changes between the Shonto Plateau and the lower canyon floors, most notably within Cattle Canyon and the expansive Nokai Canyon. This 2021 survey illustrates the isolation of the region, where water sources like Fullers Spring are essential landmarks in an environment where reliable hydrology is scarce.

Transportation through this rugged territory is limited to unpaved routes like the N 6310, reflecting the persistent remote character of this part of Navajo County. The map provides a precise look at the township and range lines, such as t41n r16e, which organize this largely uninhabited space. This topography is a primary example of the canyonlands of the American Southwest, where vertical relief dictates the movement of both people and water, as seen in the winding path of Begashinitani Canyon.