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2014 Map of Walker Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Walker Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Emmanuel Mission stands as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Apache County, situated near the intersection of several Bureau of Indian Affairs routes including Bia-5043. The terrain is defined by deep drainages and erosion patterns, most notably Alcove Canyon and Tseligaideeza Canyon in the southern portion of the survey. The prominent elevation of Walker Butte rises in the southwest, overlooking a network of seasonal watercourses such as Walker Creek and Sweetwater Wash.

Small settlements like Totacon and Tseh Any are connected by a system of gravel and unimproved roads, reflecting the vast, sparsely populated character of the Shiprock Agency region. The map captures the delicate balance of life in an arid environment, where features like Salt Spring and Kit Sili Wash represent critical geographical markers for navigation and survival in this corner of the Navajo Nation.