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2018 Map of Explosive Rock

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Explosive Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Echo Cliffs dominate the western edge of this Coconino County landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions toward the elevations of White Mesa and Red Mesa. The 2018 survey documents a sparse, high-altitude environment defined by geological formations rather than dense settlement. Water management is a critical feature of the area, as seen with the Red Mesa Reservoir located near the southern border, providing a vital resource for this arid region.

Transport is limited to significant corridors like Indian Rte 6210, which winds through the central and southern portions of the map, passing landmarks such as White Rock and the low-lying Little Valley. The grid of Township and Range lines highlights the systematic division of this remote territory, while the dramatic contour lines near the cliffs reveal the sharp vertical relief characteristic of the Arizona plateau.