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2020 Map of Manuelito

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Manuelito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Puerco River corridor dominates this high-desert landscape in McKinley County, serving as the primary artery for both geography and transportation through the Eastern Navajo Agency. This contemporary survey highlights the concentration of activity near the settlements of Manuelito and Defiance, where Interstate 40 and the Port of Entry facilitate modern transit across the New Mexico border. The terrain is deeply carved by a network of drainage systems, including Salt Water Wash and numerous named canyons such as Squash Canyon and Eagles Nest Canyon.

Regional landmarks like Torrivio Mesa, Blue Eyes Hill, and Purty Rock provide distinct elevation markers throughout the quadrangle. Local routes such as Lupton Rd and Burnt Corn Rd connect these geologic features to the community centers. Historical water sources, such as Sand Spring, remain critical reference points in an arid environment otherwise defined by ephemeral flows and significant landforms like Window Rock Canyon.