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2010 Map of Church Rock

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Church Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Red Rocks and the distinctive formations of Pyramid Rock define this high-desert landscape in the early 21st century. The map centers on the community of Church Rock, anchored by the Church Rock Post Office and a history of local industry visible through numerous uranium extraction sites. These include the Church Rock Mine, Williams and Reynolds Mine, and the multi-part Foutz Number 1 Mine operations.

Transportation corridors follow the natural topography, with Rte-66 and the South Fork Puerco River cutting through the southern portion of the quadrangle near McCune and Wingate. Further north, the Springstead Trading Post serves as a waypoint along the Springstead Loop, while historical water sources like Kit Carson Spring indicate the enduring importance of reliable water in this arid terrain. The map also traces an extensive network of local routes, such as the Wagon Trail Rd and various Indian Service roads, reflecting the complex land use patterns of the region.