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2014 Map of Yellow Rock Point West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Yellow Rock Point stands as a prominent landmark in this San Juan County landscape, presiding over a high desert terrain defined by dramatic mesas and canyon washes. The map documents a geography of elevation, from the broad expanse of White Mesa in the northwest to the distinct formation of the Three Gray Hills and the central Flat Mesa. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the Red Shirt Reservoir, while drainage patterns are etched into the earth by Rough Canyon Cr and the extensive Tsitah Wash.

A network of local roads and family-named routes, such as Yazzies Rd, Petes Rd, and Farleys Rd, suggests a sparse but established presence of rural dwellings and ranching activity. These thoroughfares, including Lone Mountain Rd and Big Ben Rd, navigate the complex topography between Tsitah Valley and the dark volcanic outcrop of Black Rock, offering a detailed record of land use and navigation in the Shiprock Agency area during the early 21st century.