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2014 Map of Wupatki SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wupatki National Monument dominates this portion of the Painted Desert, where the high desert plateau meets the complex drainage system of the Little Colorado River. The landscape is defined by its deep cultural history, marked by sites such as Inscription Point and the geological prominence of Woodhouse Mesa and Doney Cliffs. This 2014 survey reveals a land shaped by intermittent water flow, with a dense network of washes including Deadman Wash, Kanaa Wash, and Doney Mountain Wash feeding toward the river valley.

Human activity in this arid environment is anchored by scarce water sources like Heiser Spring and modern infrastructure such as Bia-6730 and the Wukoki Ruin Rd. The transition from the rugged mesa country to the lower riverbed is punctuated by Black Falls Crossing and the Valley settlement area, showing how the river serves as both a barrier and a navigational waypoint in this part of Coconino County.