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2018 Map of Wupatki NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Little Colorado River defines the central corridor of this arid Coconino County landscape, where the braided riverbed carves a path through the Painted Desert region. To the southwest, a portion of Wupatki National Monument protects a terrain marked by prehistoric significance and distinct geological features like Black Point and White Mesa. The northeastern corner is dominated by the steep elevation changes of Ward Terrace and the Tloi Eechii Cliffs, illustrating the stratified nature of the Colorado Plateau.

Ephemeral drainages such as Jackrabbit Wash, Kish Zhini Wash, and Mays Wash underscore the seasonal water patterns that have shaped local life and land use. Small, isolated water sources like Yellow Spring and Ely Tank appear as critical landmarks in this high-desert environment. Navigation across these remote tracts is aided by Indian Rte 6730, which traverses the ridge lines including the prominent Baah Lokaa Ridge.