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1967 Map of Rocky Ridge NW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Rocky Ridge NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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The Navajo Hopi Joint Use Area dominates this high-desert landscape in northeastern Arizona, reflecting a complex period of shared land administration. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features like the winding White Ruin Canyon and the prominent Thin Rock Mesa. These natural corridors dictate travel through the region, as evidenced by the network of trails, jeep trails, and pack trails that follow the contours of the land and the dry beds of Moenkopi Wash and Blue Wash.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid environment, often bearing specific names that suggest indigenous and local significance. Researchers can trace the location of isolated water points such as Cottonwood Spring in Cottonwood Canyon, Nakai Yazzie Spring, and Toh Ak Chi. The abundance of named springs like Sand Spring and Danger Spring highlights the importance of reliable water for survival and livestock in this corner of Navajo County.