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2017 Map of Tinian

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tinian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tinian and the surrounding high desert terrain define this landscape at the intersection of McKinley and Sandoval counties. The area is characterized by massive geographic formations such as Chaco Mesa and Mesa de San Felipe, which rise above the complex network of arroyos including Vicente Arroyo and San Isidro Wash. The settlement pattern is sparse, oriented toward ranching and resource management, as evidenced by numerous water catchments like Uranium Claim Tank, Marys Tank, and Chasm Tank.

Logistics across this part of the Eastern Navajo Agency rely on a grid of Bureau of Indian Affairs and service routes, including Indian Svc Rte 9 and the specialized Pipeline Rd. Named landmarks such as Noberto Sandoval Cañon and Sheep Queen Hill suggest a deep connection to local land use and family history in this corner of the San Juan Basin. The map also includes the eastern community of Torreon, situated near the mouth of Piñon Canyon.