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2021 Map of Robbers Roost Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Robbers Roost Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Aubrey Cliffs dominate the northern landscape of this Coconino County terrain, where dramatic vertical relief defines the descent into deep drainage systems. The area is characterized by an intricate network of desert water management and naming conventions that hint at a colorful history, most notably centered around the landform known as Robbers Roost. This high point sits above the head of Robbers Roost Canyon, supported by vital water sources like Robbers Roost Tank and Wilder Springs.

To the west, the striking Tower of Babylon stands as a sentinel near the head of Diamond Creek, which flows through the depths of Diamond Canyon. The reliance on catchment systems in this arid environment is evident through several named reservoirs, including Babylon Tank and Beecher Tank. The map illustrates a rugged, uninhabited expanse defined by its geological features and the essential springs that sustained travel and ranching through Blue Mountain Canyon.