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2014 Map of Shinumo Altar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Shinumo Altar rises as a prominent landmark above the surrounding high desert plateau in Coconino County. The landscape is defined by its arid drainage systems, including the extensive Hogansaani Wash and Shinumo Wash that carve through the sedimentary layers of Limestone Ridge. These natural channels are complemented by sparse human interventions, notably a series of catchment features such as Weed Reservoir, Salt Reservoir, and Corner Rock Reservoir.

The presence of Rock Corral Bench suggests a history of livestock management in this remote corner of Arizona. The territory is crisscrossed by Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, specifically Bia-6110 and Bia-6120, which provide the primary access through the shifting elevations of Gray Grass Bench and Eminence Break. The geological diversity is further highlighted by distinctive formations like Tooth Rock and Black Rock Ridge, marking a terrain where water management is critical for use of the land.