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2021 Map of Rocky Ridge NW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rocky Ridge NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Thin Rock Mesa and the deeply incised White Ruin Canyon define this high-desert landscape in Navajo County, documented during this 2021 survey. The terrain is a network of drainage systems and isolated plateaus, centered around the seasonal flow of Moenkopi Wash in the north and the complex geography of Cottonwood Canyon to the west. Human presence is indicated primarily by Indian Rte 45, which winds through the southern half of the quadrangle.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid environment, with several named springs scattered across the territory. Nakai Yazzie Spring and Toh Ah Chi serve as important focal points for those navigating the region, alongside Cottonwood Spring, Danger Spring, and Sand Spring. These water points, often situated at the base of canyon walls or mesa edges, have historically dictated movement and land use throughout the high plateau country.