2021 Map of Explosive Rock

About this map

Echo Cliffs dominate the western edge of this Coconino County landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions into the broad expanse of Little Valley. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a region defined by its geological formations and sparse water resources, centered around the prominent mesas that overlook the arid plains. The drainage of Fall Cr cuts through the northern sections, while the southern reaches are marked by the presence of White Mesa and Red Mesa, providing critical topographical landmarks in an area otherwise characterized by vast, open space. The infrastructure here is minimal, primarily consisting of Indian Rte 6210, which winds past White Rock toward the Red Mesa Reservoir. This map is particularly valuable for understanding the modern distribution of resources and the persistent geography of the Arizona high desert before any significant 21st-century development.