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2018 Map of Pinon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Pinon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pinon serves as a central point of settlement within the Chinle Agency, situated at the junction of several key regional routes including Indian Rte 41 and Indian Rte 8030. The landscape is defined by its dramatic mesas and ephemeral water systems, where the massive First Mesa dominates the central terrain. This area reflects a traditional spatial organization dictated by the natural topography of the Colorado Plateau, with travel corridors following the natural grades established by seasonal drainages like Wepo Wash and Burnt Corn Wash.

In the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, the elevation rises sharply toward Whippoorwill Spring Mesa, which overlooks the expansive Burnt Corn Valley. Local landmarks such as Toh Ha Hao Cheen and Crow Spring mark significant water sources in this arid environment, while the road network, including Crow Spring Rd, provides the primary infrastructure connecting the high mesa country with the lower valleys.