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1968 Map of Dancing Rocks

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Dancing Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Chinle Valley dominates this high-desert landscape within the Navajo Indian Reservation, where the intricate erosion of Carson Mesa meets the vast Sand Dunes. The map documents a sparse but vital infrastructure centered near Rock Point Boarding Sch, featuring a Rock Point Airstrip, Water Tanks, and Sewage Disposal Ponds. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive geological landmarks such as Hat Rock and the namesake Dancing Rocks.

Water management is central to the area's utility, visible through a Diversion Dam on Chinle Wash and the presence of a Well and various Springs. Cultural and community life is represented by the Rodeo Grounds and a local Cem, while industrial activity is noted by several Gravel Pits and a Barrow Pit. The drainage network, including Lukachukai Creek and Hashidito Creek, illustrates the seasonal water flow through this arid region of Apache County.