2018 Map of Standing Rocks

About this map

The eponymous Standing Rocks landmark rises from the high desert floor of Coconino County, anchoring a landscape shaped by seasonal water and dramatic geological formations. To the north, the Tloi Eechii Cliffs drop away from the Ward Terrace, creating a stark vertical contrast in this arid reach of the Navajo Nation. The map documents a traditional pastoral economy centered on isolated water sources, including Kish Zhini Tank, Cow Tank, and Muddy Tank, which serve as critical nodes in an environment defined by ephemeral drainages like White Water Wash and the larger Dinnebito Wash. Transportation follows the land's natural contours via Indian Rte 6732 and Indian Rte 6730, connecting the scattered water tanks and springs, such as Box Spring, that have sustained life and travel in this territory for generations.