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2021 Map of Oak Creek Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Oak Creek Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Oak Creek Mountain and the high Defiance Plateau anchor this landscape in Apache County, defined by a complex drainage system of seasonal washes and isolated springs. The map reveals a high-desert environment where water sources like Tseya- Kinsikadi Spring, Tsegito Spring, and Black Soil Spring provided critical sustenance in an arid region. The network of canyons and arroyos, including Sage House Wash and Lone Tule Wash, converge toward Kinlichee Cr in the south, illustrating the natural water management of the terrain.

Transportation across this part of the Navajo Nation is facilitated by a grid of tribal routes, most notably Indian Rte 9500 and Indian Rte 203. These roads follow the natural contours of the land, connecting disparate points across the plateau. The presence of features such as Ruin Wash suggests a long history of human interaction with the geography, making it a significant area for studying the intersection of geology and indigenous land use.