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2021 Map of Sanders

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sanders serves as the primary hub of this high-desert landscape in Apache County, positioned where the modern transportation corridor meets the seasonal flow of the Puerco River. The layout reveals a mix of commercial and residential development organized around Navajo Blvd and Old Rte 66, reflecting the town's historical and continuing role as a transit point. To the west, the settlement of Chetco sits tucked along the Frontage Rd, while the surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic drainage features like Tolapai Draw and Burntwater Wash.

Hydraulic management is evident across this arid region through scattered water sources such as Emigrant Springs and artificial catchments like Middle Tank and Bens Dam Tank. The local road network, including Claymine Rd and Dine'h Tan Blvd, provides access to the higher elevations and desert floors, which are divided into the standard townships of t21n r28e and t21n r29e. This 2021 survey documents the contemporary footprint of these communities within their larger natural environment.