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2011 Map of Rooster Rock

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rooster Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Monument Valley defines this arid landscape straddling the Arizona-Utah border, where towering geological formations and natural stone spans dominate the horizon. In the early 21st century, this area of Apache County remains characterized by its stark, wind-sculpted features, including the namesake Rooster Rock and the prominent Yazzie Mesa to the northeast. The drainage patterns of Gypsum Creek and West Gypsum Creek carve through the high desert floor, illustrating the water-driven erosion that has shaped these canyons over millennia.

Several specific natural landmarks offer high-interest points for geologists and hikers, notably the cluster of Genevieves Arch and Sunrise Arch. Farther south, Skeleton Arch sits tucked within the complex topography, while Cane Valley provides a low-lying passage through the high-relief terrain. The survey captures the remote character of this region, highlighting a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and isolated, named stone monoliths.