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2017 Map of Crownpoint

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Crownpoint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Crownpoint serves as a central hub in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, defined by its institutional presence and a complex network of administrative roads. The settlement is home to the Navajo Technical Coll, situated near the intersection of Chaco Blvd and Chapter Hse Dr. This hub is supported by the nearby Crownpoint Airport, reflecting the logistical importance of aviation in the Eastern Navajo Agency.

The surrounding terrain is marked by dramatic geological formations, from the northern Sandstone Cove to the southern mesas. Drainage patterns such as Indian Cr and the Puerco River cut through the arid topography, while a series of service routes like Navajo Svc Rte 9 and Navajo Svc Rte 11 connect the scattered highlands. Landmark mesa roads, including Yellow Mesa Rd and Blue Mesa Rd, trace the edges of the region's distinctive plateau geography.