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2023 Map of Ear Rock

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ear Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Tocito Wash and Coyote Wash carve through this landscape in McKinley County, defining a region where water and transport are closely linked. The map illustrates a network of service roads, such as Indian Svc Rte 9657 and Indian Svc Rte 9653, which traverse the high desert terrain. These routes highlight the essential connectivity within the tribal lands of New Mexico, following natural drainages and land contours.

The presence of Big Thumb Spring in the southern portion of the sheet provides a rare named water source amidst the seasonal washes like Red Willow Wash and Soft Water Wash. This geography is further detailed by the inclusion of Standing Rock Wash and Figueredo Wash, which illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the high plateau. The map documents a specific modern moment in the infrastructure of the region, where older paths and modern service routes coexist.