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1991 Map of Egloffstein Butte

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Egloffstein Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Egloffstein Butte dominates the center of this high-desert landscape, serving as a prominent landmark within the Hopi Indian Reservation. The terrain is characterized by a series of significant volcanic features known as the Hopi Buttes, including Nipple Butte and Crown Point. The map illustrates a complex network of ephemeral drainages, notably Jeddito Wash and Lukai Wash, which are vital to the local hydrology.

Settlement patterns are sparse, centered primarily around the community of Seba Dalkai and its associated Rodeo Ground near the southern border with the Navajo Indian Reservation. Water remains the defining constraint of the era, as evidenced by the mapping of Seba Dalkai Spring, Kalbitto Springs, and the noted Comar Spring (Dry). The inclusion of a Cistern and various water tanks further highlights the specialized infrastructure required for life in this arid section of Navajo County.