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2021 Map of Steamboat Rock

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Steamboat Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The landmark Steamboat Rock rises above the high desert floor of Apache County, anchoring a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and remote Navajo Nation settlements. This 2021 survey captures the area surrounding Steamboat, where the intersection of Indian Rte 9051 and Indian Rte 251 marks a center for local travel through the canyon country. To the north, the massive plateau of Balakai Mesa dominates the horizon, ending at the prominent Balakai Point.

Tracing the drainage of Pine Springs Wash, the map details a network of desert springs and named outcroppings that have long served as vital landmarks for local navigation and livestock. From the northern heights of the mesa down to the depths of Steamboat Canyon, the topography is punctuated by named features like Eagle Rock and Eagle Crag, reflecting the specific cultural and physical geography of the region. The map provides an essential record of the contemporary road network, including Tsintaa Yiti-li, within this section of the Colorado Plateau.