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2014 Map of Pinon NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Pinon NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Two Red Peaks Valley and Sliding Rocks Valley define the high desert topography of this region on the Navajo Reservation. The landscape is carved by significant ephemeral drainages, notably Oraibi Wash in the northwest and Wepo Wash to the southeast, which has shaped the adjacent Wepo Valley. These seasonal watercourses are supplemented by vital local water sources such as Lamb Spring, Cottonwood Spring, and Replacing Cover Spring, which have historically served as critical landmarks for navigation and survival in this arid environment.

A network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia-41 and Little Water RD, provides the primary infrastructure through the high plateaus. The placement of features like Ramhead Tank and Lokasakal Spring highlights the delicate balance of resource management in a territory defined by deep canyons and flat-topped mesas. This 2014 survey documents the enduring physical character of the land as it appeared in the early 21st century.