2013 Map of Orphan Annie Rock

About this map

Orphan Annie Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, marking a region defined by its expansive arroyos and ranching history. The terrain is deeply etched by seasonal watercourses such as the Sandoval Arroyo and the North Fork Arroyo Chico, which drain the surrounding mesas. Human activity is evidenced by scattered infrastructure, including the Escondido Ranch and the vital water source at Orphan Annie Tank. Modern transport through this part of the Eastern Navajo Agency is facilitated by NM-509 and local routes like CO Road 19, providing a record of the connectivity between isolated ranch sites and the broader New Mexico plateau at the start of the twenty-first century.