2018 Map of Rocky Ridge NE

About this map

Rocky Ridge stands as a prominent topographical feature in this high-desert landscape of the Chinle Agency, where water sources dictate the movement of people and livestock. This 2018 survey details a network of critical desert springs, including Sweetwater Spring, Horse Spring, and the evocatively named Big Mountain Ruin Spring. These water points, combined with the presence of Ruin Hill, suggest a landscape with deep ancestral ties and long-term habitation. Transportation across this portion of Navajo County is defined by unpaved routes such as Indian Rte 45 and Indian Rte 6420, which navigate the terrain between the elevations of Cliff Ridge and the drainage of Dinnebito Wash. The map reveals a sparsely populated region where life and travel are intimately tied to the seasonal flow of washes and the reliability of scattered springs.