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1970 Map of Standing Rock

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Standing Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Standing Rock community anchors this 1970s topographical study within the Navajo Indian Reservation in McKinley County. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and water sources, essential for life in this arid environment. Key landmarks such as the Twin Peaks and Dry Hill rise above a series of deep cuts, including Standing Rock Wash and the long expanse of Burned Water Canyon.

Evidence of infrastructure and land management is visible through the presence of a Sewage Disposal Ponds site near the main settlement, along with various water points like Moon Well and Mulholland Well. Transportation and geological exploration are marked by a designated Mine and the passage through Dalton Pass Canyon at the southern edge. The map also captures the complex topography of Running Edge Canyon and Dog Spring Canyon, showing the intricate network of seasonal watercourses and remote ridges.