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2018 Map of Roof Butte

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Roof Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Roof Butte stands as a prominent high point in the high desert of the Shiprock Agency region, where the state lines of Arizona and New Mexico meet at the border of Apache and San Juan Counties. This 2018 survey documents a landscape defined by significant geologic formations, including Beautiful Mtn and the northern reaches of the Tunitcha Mountains and Chuska Mountains. The area is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses such as Little Shiprock Wash, Red Wash, and Sanostee Wash, which dictate the drainage patterns across this arid terrain.

Transportation throughout this interior region relies on established routes like Indian Rte 13, Indian Rte 30, and Indian Rte 68, connecting isolated water sources and high-altitude landmarks. Notable points of interest for local geography include the uniquely named Snake Bridge and several critical water points like 12R-66 Spring and Narrow Creek Spring, which are essential features for understanding the land use and movement patterns of the modern era.