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2010 Map of Yellow Rock Point West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Yellow Rock Point West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

White Mesa dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, overlooking a network of desert roads and seasonal watercourses in the Shiprock Agency region. The terrain is defined by distinct geologic formations, including the Three Gray Hills and the expansive Tsitah Valley. Human presence is marked by isolated points of interest such as Morans Camp and Black Rock, connected by a series of graded routes like Teec Nos Pos Rd and S San Juan River Rd.

Drainage patterns are dictated by the Tsitah Wash and Rough Canyon Creek, which weave through the high desert flats. The prominent escarpment of Yellow Rock Point runs diagonally through the eastern half of the quadrangle, creating a sharp elevation change between the Flat Mesa and the valley floor. This survey documents the intersection of essential desert infrastructure and the traditional names of the San Juan River basin.