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2021 Map of Red Cornfield Mesa

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Red Cornfield Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Canyon de Chelly National Monument defines the southern portion of this landscape in Apache County, where the dramatic depths of Canyon del Muerto carve through the sandstone. The terrain is characterized by a series of high elevations and deep drainage systems, including Pine Tree Canyon and Middle Trail Canyon. Connectivity across this high desert environment is maintained by several tribal routes, most notably Indian Rte 64, which traverses the southern plateau.

North of the monument, the map reveals a complex system of named landforms such as Red Cornfield Mesa, Gray Cactus Mesa, and Many Coyote Mesa. These plateaus are separated by seasonal watercourses like Agua Sal Cr and Sheep Dip Cr. The inclusion of traditional travel routes, such as Middle Trl Trl and Pine Tree Trl Trl, indicates the long-standing human presence and navigation through this part of the Navajo Nation.