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2014 Map of Rotten Bananas Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rotten Bananas Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Rotten Bananas Butte and its surrounding plateau terrain dominate this portion of the Navajo Nation, where the high desert landscape is etched by a complex network of seasonal drainages. The map reveals a land defined by vital water sources, from the isolated Humpy Tank and Salt Water Seep to multiple springs that have likely served as landmarks and resource points for generations. Prominent geological formations such as Flat Top Butte and the distinctive Standing Rocks provide vertical relief against the winding paths of Humpy Wash and Cottonwood Wash.

Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, including Bia-9857 and Bia-9858, trace the topography to connect these remote features, while named points like Black Rock and Mackelprang Spring suggest a long history of local habitation and land use. The arrangement of these water-related labels among the volcanic and sedimentary features illustrates the traditional importance of specific seep and spring locations in this arid environment.