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2017 Map of Whitehorse

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Whitehorse serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of the Eastern Navajo Agency during the mid-2010s. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as W Chaco Mesa, Chaco Mesa, and Mesa Alta, which dictate the movement of water and travelers alike. Drainage patterns are dominated by the Fajada Wash, which winds across the northern sections, and the N Fork Arroyo Chico to the south.

Infrastructure in this area is characterized by a network of service and local routes, including Navajo Svc Rte 7004 and E Rte 9, which connect isolated settlements and grazing lands. Small water features like Fence Lake and the historically named Mesa Pueblo indicate the long-standing human relationship with this arid environment, where topographic elevation and reliable water sources have historically determined settlement patterns.