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2021 Map of The Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Echo Cliffs dominate the western portion of this landscape, creating a striking vertical boundary where the terrain drops toward the drainage of Hamblin Wash. At the base of these cliffs lies the small settlement of The Gap, a long-standing point of navigation where the principal north-south road intersects with Indian Rte 20. The topography here is defined by stark contrasts, from the high, broad expanse of the Kaibito Plateau in the northeast to the narrower corridors of Crooked Ridge and Hamblin Ridge to the south.

Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the Hole Reservoir nestled near the cliffs. The map captures a high-desert transport network characterized by several tribal routes, including Tuba Gap and Indian Rte 6231, which provide access through the complex ridges and washes. Landmarks such as Black Peak and Billy Goat Wash further articulate the varied landforms that define this part of Coconino County.