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2014 Map of Fort Defiance

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fort Defiance sits at the convergence of rugged canyons and broad desert valleys along the border of Arizona and New Mexico. The landscape is dominated by the Black Creek Valley, where Black Creek flows southward flanked by Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like Bia-12 and Bia-112. To the northeast, the terrain rises sharply into the Chuska Mountains, while the western portion of the sheet is carved by complex drainages including Bonito Canyon and Meadow Wash.

This 2014 survey reveals a network of water sources essential to the region's geography, from the Bonito Spring to seasonal washes such as White Clay Spring Wash and Cold Water Wash. Local infrastructure is defined by legacy roads such as Old Crystal Rd and Old Sawmill Rd, which trace the high ground and canyon floors. The map meticulously documents the transition from the high mountain slopes to the alluvial plains, providing a clear record of the intersection between natural drainage patterns and the established community at Fort Defiance.