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2018 Map of West of Window Rock

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of West of Window Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Defiance Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape west of Window Rock, where drainage systems carve deep into the sandstone terrain. Water movement defines the geography here, with Kinlichee Cr winding through the northern sections and Wide Ruin Wash traversing the broad Wide Ruin Valley to the south. The complex topography is punctuated by distinctive geological features such as Natural Bridge Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Aspen Canyon, reflecting a landscape shaped by seasonal erosion.

A network of local transit corridors, including Summit Rd, Beacon Rd, and various Indian Routes, provides access across the townships of t27n r29e and t26n r30e. These roads follow the natural contours of the land, connecting higher elevations with the valley floor near Cienega Cr and Juniper Bark Canyon. This map captures a modern view of the enduring high-desert terrain within the Fort Defiance Agency region.