2018 Map of Roden Crater

About this map

Roden Crater dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Coconino County landscape, illustrating the distinct volcanic topography east of the San Francisco Peaks. The arid terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems like Stone House Wash and Kanaa Wash, while the northwestern corner preserves a portion of the Wupatki National Monument. In a region where water is the primary constraint on human activity, the presence of isolated water sources such as Peshlaiki Spring, Coyote Spring, and Little Roden Spring indicates the traditional focal points for cattle ranching and early travel. Cattle operations are further evidenced by Chambers Ranch Rd, which provides access across the shifting elevations of Kanaa Valley and the prominent Woodhouse Mesa. The map serves as a detailed record of land management and natural hydrology in this high-desert environment.