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2014 Map of Whirlwind Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Whirlwind Rock rises above the high desert of the Navajo Nation in Coconino County, anchoring a landscape defined by significant geologic formations and vital water sources. This 2014 survey captures a section of the Shonto Plateau where the terrain drops sharply into Binne Etteni Canyon and Potato Canyon. The mapping of isolated water points such as Red Spot Spring, Wolf Spring, and Old Farm Spring provides critical context for land use in this arid environment, where these features traditionally dictated movement and habitation.

Modern infrastructure is represented by the traverse of Az-98 and Bia-16, which cross the mesa tops. The southern portion of the map transitions toward the drainage systems of Begashibito Wash and Klehla Valley Wash near Blue Lake. These detailed topographical records are essential for understanding the relationship between the elevated Hard Rock Mesa and the seasonal washes that shape the lower basins.