2010 Map of Hard Ground Flats

About this map

Hard Ground Flats dominates the central portion of this landscape, characterized by a complex network of arroyos and canyons that define the drainage system of the Fort Defiance Agency area. To the north, the terrain is deeply incised by Pumpkin Canyon, Coyote Canyon, and Wild Berry Canyon, which flow toward the more open plains. The southern reaches are anchored by Ram Mesa and the Puerco River, showing the topographical transition toward the river valley. The settlement of Northeast Church Rock appears near the intersection of several local routes, including Red Water Pond Rd and Pond Rd. Industrial activity is evident at the Kent Nowlin Pit near the river, while the presence of Red Water Pond provides a specific hydrological marker in an otherwise arid environment. This 2010 survey illustrates the modern road network, including County Rd 77 and Hard Ground Canyon Rd, as they navigate the high-desert plateaus.