2011 Map of Snake Butte

About this map

Snake Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape of Navajo County, which is also defined by the ancestral presence of the Moqui Pueblos. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse terrain marked primarily by these geological and indigenous features, where the natural topography dictates the few established routes across the high desert. The inclusion of the Red Needle further anchors the map's focus on distinct desert formations that have long served as navigational waypoints in a region where human settlement is concentrated at traditional sites. Researchers will find a clear depiction of the land's character before modern expansion, focusing on these isolated but significant locations.