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2014 Map of Spider Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Canyon de Chelly National Monument dominates this high-desert landscape, where the profound geological incisions of Canyon de Chelly and its arterial branches define the terrain. The survey highlights iconic monoliths and formations such as Spider Rock, Face Rock, and Bat Rock, which rise from the canyon floor near the confluence of Monument Canyon and Bat Canyon. These vertical sandstone walls are drained by seasonal watercourses like Monument Canyon Wash, while the surrounding high ground of the Defiance Plateau is dotted with vital water sources including Elephant Grass Spring, Glacier Spring, and Oak Spring.

Modern access is provided by several Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia-7 leading to the Spider Rock Overlook. The mapping of these deep-cut drainages, such as Horse Track Canyon, Small Twin Canyon, and Mule Canyon, illustrates the complex erosion patterns that have shaped this region of the Chinle Agency. This 2014 edition serves as a precise record of the topography and protected boundaries within the Navajo Nation.