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2011 Map of Peters Nipple

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Peters Nipple rises above a high desert landscape marked by intricate drainage networks and ancestral migration routes in the early 21st century. The map centers on the high ground of Mail Trail Mesa and the prominent overlook at Aneth Point, where the terrain drops toward the northern boundary along McElmo Creek. To the south, the San Juan River defines the lower edge of the quadrangle, receiving runoff from several prominent ephemeral drainages including Marble Wash, Coyote Wash, and Tsilah Wash.

A sparse network of roads, including the historical corridor of Aneth Rd and Indian Rte 201, provides access across Rockwell Flat and the surrounding mesas. The placement of these routes highlights the importance of traditional crossings and modern connectivity in this remote corner of the Shiprock Agency area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the relationship between named landmarks and the persistent watercourses like East Mc Elmo Creek and Mariano Wash that have long influenced settlement patterns in this region.