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2014 Map of Mexican Water

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mexican Water and Tes Nez Iah anchor this high-desert landscape at the intersection of the Utah-Arizona state line and the San Juan and Apache county borders. The area is defined by a complex drainage system where Chinle Cr meets Walker Cr, cutting through prominent geological formations like Garnet Ridge and Skinny Mesa. This 2014 survey captures the modern infrastructure of the Shiprock Agency region, showing the routes of Us-160 and Us-191 as they navigate the canyons and valleys of the Navajo Nation.

The map reveals a rugged topography shaped by numerous natural features, including Hosteen Tso Canyon, Short Grass Canyon, and Wagon Canyon. To the southwest, the terrain transitions toward Chinle Valley and Chinle Wash, illustrating the hydrologic network of Laguna Cr and Dennehotso Canyon. Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Bia-5058 and Bia-5052, provide a detailed look at the local road network connecting these remote desert settlements and landmarks.