2014 Map of Snake Butte

About this map

Second Mesa dominates the northern skyline of this Navajo County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by dramatic geological formations and seasonal watercourses. The prominent summit of Snake Butte stands as a central landmark in the southern reaches of the quadrangle, while Red Needle provides a distinctive point of interest to the north. These arid uplands are bisected by the winding courses of Polacca Wash and Talahogan Wash, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns of the high plateau. Human movement across this vast territory is facilitated by Az-87, a primary transit corridor that cuts through the western sections of the map, and Bia-16 to the east. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System boundaries, specifically within the townships of T27N R17E and T27N R18E, showing how the land was partitioned in this part of Arizona.