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2017 Map of Ear Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ear Rock stands as the central landmark in this high-desert landscape within the Fort Defiance Agency region. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages, including the prominent Tocito Wash, Red Willow Wash, and Coyote Wash, which weave through the townships of the Navajo Nation. These washes, along with smaller features like Figueredo Wash and Soft Water Wash, illustrate the hydrological patterns of a region where water is a scarce and precious resource.

Evidence of local navigation and infrastructure is present through the Bureau of Indian Affairs road system, such as Indian Svc Rte 9657 and Indian Svc Rte 9653. One of the few permanent water sources noted is Big Thumb Spring in the southeast, a critical point for local land use and history. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of the McKinley County landscape, where traditional routes and natural landmarks remain the primary features of the map.