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2014 Map of Church Rock

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Church Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Church Rock and its surrounding valley anchor this high-desert landscape in Navajo County, where geological features serve as the primary landmarks for navigation. The survey reveals a terrain defined by expansive plateaus and eroded formations, including Baby Rocks Mesa and the uniquely named Facing Red Points. The northern reaches are bisected by Us-160, a critical transportation artery that runs through Church Rock Valley near Gray Point.

Several Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) routes, such as Bia-59 and Bia-18, crisscross the open range, connecting the tablelands of Red Point Mesa to the southern drainages. Water is a scarce and vital element here, represented by the ephemeral Tyende Cr in the southeast. This document provides a record of the mid-2010s land-use patterns, showing the relationship between modern roadway infrastructure and the enduring natural features like Small White Mesa Flat.