Spider Rock stands as a central spire within the dramatic landscape of Canyon de Chelly National Monument on the Defiance Plateau. This survey details the complex geology of the region, where Monument Canyon Wash carves through the terrain alongside named formations like Bat Rock and Face Rock. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by ancient water systems, evidenced by scattered water sources such as Glover Spring, Elephant Grass Spring, and Oak Spring. Transportation through the high-elevation country is marked by routes such as Indian Rte 7 and the Bat Trail, providing access to the Spider Rock Overlook. The terrain transitions from the depths of Bat Canyon and Horse Track Canyon to the heights of Upper Forest Mtn.
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1886 · Fort Defiance
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1892 · Fort Defiance
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1892 · Canyon De Chelly
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1954 · Shiprock
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1954 · Gallup
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1955 · Zith-Tusayan Butte 2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Zith-Tusayan Butte 2 NE
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1955 · Sonsala Butte 4 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Sonsala Butte 3 SE
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1955 · Zith-Tusayan Butte 1 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000