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1969 Map of Roden Crater

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Roden Crater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Roden Crater dominates the southeastern portion of this 1969 topographic survey, appearing as a prominent volcanic cinder cone on the high desert plains of Coconino County. The landscape is defined by the transition from the basaltic elevations of Woodhouse Mesa to the lower desert basins, with the northwest corner of the map reaching into the protected boundaries of Wupatki National Monument.

Evidence of historical habitation and movement is scattered across the arid terrain, marked by several Ruins and vital water sources like Peshlaki Spring, Coyote Spring, and Little Roden Spring. The drainage patterns of Kanab Wash and Little Roden Wash emphasize the geologic character of the region, while a network of a Jeep Trail and various other trails suggest the paths used by ranchers and early explorers navigating the area between the volcanic fields and the Little Colorado River basin.