2018 Map of Cliff Rose Hill

About this map

Cliff Rose Hill and the surrounding high desert terrain in the Chinle Agency region are characterized by a dense network of named valleys and seasonal washes. The landscape reflects a long history of traditional land use, evidenced by descriptive labels such as Potato Garden Valley, Resting Cattle Valley, and Dipping Bucket Valley. These names imply a reliance on local topography and water sources, such as Cave Spring and Little Water, for subsistence and livestock. Industrial influence enters the western edge of the quadrangle via the Peabody Coal Access Rd, contrasting with the more traditional routes like Indian Rte 8034. To the south, Forest Lake and the Salt Water Ridge define the transition into different drainage patterns, including the Forest Lake Wash.