2017 Map of Manuelito

About this map

Manuelito and Defiance serve as the primary points of human settlement along this section of the Puerco River, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of named canyons and geological formations. The topography is deeply incised, featuring landforms such as Torrivio Mesa and the prominent Purty Rock, alongside numerous drainages like Wild Goat Canyon and Burned Out Canyon. The corridor through the river valley is a vital transit route, evidenced by the concentration of infrastructure and local roads such as Rocky Point Rd and Leo Canyon Rd. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring importance of water sources in the high desert, specifically marking Sand Spring and the drainage of Salt Water Wash. The intricate naming of smaller side canyons, such as Window Rock Canyon and Eagles Nest Canyon, points to a landscape intimately known by its local inhabitants and travelers navigating the Eastern Navajo Agency.