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2014 Map of Ninemile Seep

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Petrified Forest National Park defines the western edge of this landscape, where the high desert terrain meets a network of vital water sources. The namesake Ninemile Seep and Ninemile Wash drain toward the southwest, while Puerco Ridge serves as a prominent landform in the central portion of the quadrangle. This area in Apache County reflects a pastoral and industrial utility, evidenced by several water management features like Rock Tank, Reese Tank, and Red Lake.

Transport through this arid region is marked by a mix of bureaucratic and local routes, including Route 2007 and Navajo Cherrys Rd. The presence of the Coronado Spur Railroad in the southeast corner points to the regional industrial connections that intersect this otherwise quiet landscape. The settlement of Potter Place Draw sits near the southwestern boundary, anchoring the local human geography near the national park's borders.