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2011 Map of Square Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Square Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Navajo Stand Rock and Horse Rock dominate the southwestern landscape of this Coconino County terrain, where the high desert is defined by intricate drainage patterns and prominent geological landmarks. The area is characterized by massive formations like White Mesa and the eponymous Square Butte, which rise above a network of seasonal watercourses including Kaibito Creek and the long reach of Sour Water Wash.

Critical water sources are identified throughout the quadrangle, from Long Canyon Spring in the north to Cave Spring in the south, suggesting the essential nature of these points in an otherwise arid environment. Transportation through this part of the Navajo Nation is facilitated by routes such as Indian Rte 22 and Indian Rte 628, which thread between the dramatic natural features like Margaret Arch and the Setting Red Rocks.