We've returned from our second excursion to the Navajo Nation to finish the field work on US-160. On this trip, we were locating the section corners that had been set between the late 1980's and 2006. These can be a bit of a challenge to find on the reservation because the Navajo do not divide their land according to the U.S. Public Land System in this area. It gave us a great opportunity to explore this interesting landscape a bit more thoroughly, as well as interact with the locals, who were extremely friendly and helpful to us.
The BLM sets a uniquely designed monument on the Navajo Reservation.
We found an exposed slice of petrified sand dune. The white lines of wind blown sand are actually solid rock.
Section Corner near standing rock hoo-doo's.
The monsoon rain had all the washes running with chocolate milk colored water.
We couldn't help but take some time to wander a bit.
The Moenkopi Wash Valley.
This was a fun hike.
Google Earth Lat/Long: 36°06'40.21"N,111°17'53.86"W
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