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2010 Map of Rattlesnake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rattlesnake and the surrounding desert floor of the Navajo Nation are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and early infrastructure in this 2010 topographic record. The San Juan River cuts across the northern corner, providing the essential water source for the Cudei Ditch, an irrigation feature supporting the settlement of Cudei. Much of the landscape is dominated by the broad, braided paths of Shiprock Wash, Lichii Wash, and Little Shiprock Wash, which carry runoff from the Gray Hills toward the river valley.

Transportation throughout this arid region relies on a series of Bureau of Indian Affairs corridors, including Indian Service Route 36 and Indian Service Route 57. These routes link the scattered homesteads and small communities, tracing the natural contours of the terrain near Malpais Arroyo. The map captures the delicate balance between the local water management systems and the sweeping natural topography of northwestern New Mexico.