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2010 Map of Ear Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ear Rock stands as a primary landmark in this high-desert landscape of the Fort Defiance Agency region during the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, most notably Tocito Wash, Red Willow Wash, and Coyote Wash, which create a complex hydrological pattern across the arid plains. These seasonal watercourses are punctuated by essential desert water sources like Big Thumb Spring in the southeast.

Transportation throughout the quadrangle is facilitated by a system of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, including Indian Service Route 9657 and Indian Service Route 9653. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, often running parallel to or crossing the various washes such as Standing Rock Wash and Soft Water Wash. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure required for movement through this part of New Mexico, where the relationship between geology and transit is clearly visible.