2017 Map of Standing Rock

About this map

Standing Rock serves as the central settlement point in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, where traditional land management and Bureau of Indian Affairs infrastructure intersect. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems including Pinetree Canyon, Burned Water Canyon, and Dog Spring Canyon, which carve through the sandstone formations typical of the Eastern Navajo Agency. Significant elevation changes are marked by Twin Peaks and Dry Hill, while seasonal water sources like Rough Rock Spring and Mulholland Well indicate the critical points for livestock and human habitation in this arid environment. The map details an extensive network of service routes, such as Navajo Svc Rte 9 and Indian Svc Rte 7021, which facilitate travel between remote homesteads and the community center.