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2014 Map of East of Kinlichee

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of East of Kinlichee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Defiance Plateau dominates the northeastern landscape of this region, providing a high-elevation backdrop to the network of washes and canyons that define the local topography. The drainage patterns of Kinlichee Cr and Burnt Piñon Wash reveal a complex system of seasonal watercourses carved into the arid environment. To the south, the terrain opens into Wide Ruin Valley, where Wide Ruin Wash meanders across the lower elevations.

Transportation through this part of the Fort Defiance Agency is marked by established routes like Az-264 and more isolated paths such as Bear Canyon Rd and Claw Cook Rd. The presence of several Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia-9302 and Bia-9500, underscores the jurisdictional management of the area. This 2014 survey documents the enduring physical character of the land, from the depths of Bear Canyon to the broad expanses of the valley floor.