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2021 Map of Sunrise Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sunrise Springs serves as the primary landmark in this corner of the Navajo Nation within Apache County. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and high ground, notably Ruins Ridge and the accompanying Ruins Wash. Water resources, though sparse, are carefully marked, ranging from the localized Shonto Spring to the more substantial Big Dam Reservoir located in the southern half of the quadrangle.

Transport patterns rely on a network of tribal and county roads, such as Indian Rte 15 and Apache Co Road 414, which traverse the high desert terrain. These routes connect various washes like the Pueblo Colorado Wash and Big Wilderness Wash, illustrating the reliance on seasonal watercourses for orientation and settlement. The inclusion of Airport Rd suggests modern infrastructure serving this remote section of Arizona during the early 21st century.