2010 Map of Standing Rock

About this map

Standing Rock serves as the primary focal point of this Eastern Navajo Agency landscape, situated where the high desert terrain begins to fold into complex geological formations. The area is defined by a network of traditional travel corridors, most notably Navajo Service Route 9 and Indian Service Route 7021, which connect the settlement to the surrounding mesa and canyon country. To the south and east, the topography becomes deeply incised by drainage systems such as Burned Water Canyon, Narrow Canyon, and the prominent Dalton Pass Canyon, illustrating the erosional forces that have shaped this region. Distinctive landmarks like Twin Peaks and Dry Hill provide essential orientation points across the open range, while Rough Rock Spring in the northern reaches marks a vital water source in an otherwise arid environment.