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2013 Map of Piedra De La Aguila

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Piedra De La Aguila
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high desert terrain of McKinley County centers on the landmark Piedra de la Aguila in this recent survey. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of arroyos and canyons, including Cañon Largo and Mulatto Canyon, which provide natural drainage for the region. While water is seasonal, several small lagunas such as Laguna Techillas, Laguna Huero, and Laguna Trujillo are critical features of this arid environment.

Evidence of ranching and remote habitations appears at scattered sites like Voght Place, Rancho Eufelia, and the Four-Corners Cow Camp. These locations, along with the broad plateau of Banco del Encierro and the Mesita Gato, suggest a long-standing pattern of livestock operations and rural land use. The map also delineates the North and South forks of Arroyo Leon, illustrating the complex hydrology that dictates the movement and settlement patterns within the Navajo Nation's geographic context.