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2021 Map of Roof Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Roof Butte and the Chuska Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Arizona and New Mexico. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes within the Tunitcha Mountains, where drainage systems like Red Wash and Tsaile Cr carve through the high plateaus. These watercourses, along with Sanostee Wash and its distinct Snake Bridge, define the movement across this remote portion of the Navajo Nation.

Logistics in this environment rely on a network of tribal routes, including Indian Rte 13 and Indian Rte 30, which navigate the slopes of peaks like Beautiful Mtn. The reliance on natural water sources is evident in the marking of 12R-66 Spring and Narrow Creek Spring, critical landmarks for those traversing the high desert and mountain transitions. This survey provides a precise look at the jurisdictional intersection of Apache Co and San Juan Co.