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2011 Map of Salt Trail Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Colorado River defines the dramatic desert landscape of this portion of Coconino County, carving a path through the arid plateau. The topography is dominated by steep-walled drainages, most notably at Salt Trail Canyon and the confluence with Big Canyon. This area is characterized by ephemeral water systems that only flow during significant rain events, such as Bekihatso Wash and Sheep Wash, which branch out across the high desert floor.

U.S. Geological Survey data from the early 21st century highlights a network of remote service roads crossing the region, including Indian Rte-6130 and Indian Rte-6120. These routes provide the only land-based access through the difficult terrain surrounding the canyon systems. The map illustrates the isolated nature of this landscape, where the geography is dictated by geological erosion and seasonal water flow rather than permanent human settlements.