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2020 Map of Tinian

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tinian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tinian serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape, where the border between McKinley and Sandoval counties divides a terrain defined by expansive mesas and deep-cut drainage systems. The geography is dominated by the massive Chaco Mesa and Mesa de San Felipe, which rise above a network of seasonal waterways including Papers Wash, Torreon Wash, and the Vicente Arroyo. Resource management in this arid region is visible through the distribution of named stock tanks and water features such as Uranium Claim Tank, Store Tank, and Homestead Corner Tank.

Several landmarks carry personal names, likely reflecting the local history of land use and ranching, such as Noberto Sandoval Cañon and Julio Juan Canyon. These features, alongside Sheep Queen Hill and Piñon Canyon, provide a detailed look at the rural character of the Eastern Navajo Agency. A network of service roads and designated routes like Indian Svc Rte 9 and Pipeline Rd navigate the complex topography of canyons and washes.