2011 Map of Standing Rocks

About this map

Standing Rocks anchor this Coconino County landscape, where the seasonal drainage network of the Painted Desert region is mapped in high detail. The terrain is defined by a series of ephemeral watercourses including White Water Wash, Sei Haasgaii Wash, and Badger Wash, which illustrate the complex erosion patterns of the Arizona plateau. For those researching the infrastructure of the Navajo Nation in the early 21st century, the map documents a vital network of livestock water sources such as Lii Haditiih Tank, Kish Zhini Tank, and the curiously named No Water Tank. Modern transport is represented by Indian Rte 6730 and Indian Rte 6732, which traverse the southern and eastern portions of the quadrangle. Other permanent water markers like Box Spring provide insight into the scattered reliable water points essential for life in this arid environment.