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2011 Map of Oak Creek Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oak Creek Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Oak Creek Mountain dominates this portion of the Navajo Nation within the Chinle Agency, providing a high-relief landscape defined by an intricate network of ephemeral drainages. The area is characterized by numerous seasonal waterways, including the winding Sage House Wash and Ruin Wash, which cut through the high desert terrain. Local water sources are critical features of this environment, marked by sites such as Tsegito Spring and Tseya- Kinsikadi Spring along the western slopes.

A system of tribal routes, including Indian Rte-9500 and Indian Rte-9302, provides access through the rugged canyons and washes. In the southern reaches, Kinlichee Creek flows near the mouth of Bear Canyon, illustrating the relationship between the elevated plateau and the valley floor. The map records a modern look at this traditional landscape, where livestock and seasonal movements follow the patterns established by Black Soil Spring and the surrounding draws.