Iconic volcanic neck (Tsé Bitʼaʼí, “rock with wings”) rising ~1,500+ ft above the Navajo Nation high desert south of Shiprock, NM—one of the Southwest’s most famous monadnocks, with radiating dikes. Sacred to the Navajo Nation: public viewing and photography only from paved roads (US 491 / Indian Service Route 13); climbing and off-road approach are prohibited.
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| Region | San Juan County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.6401, -108.8257 |
| Navajo name | Tsé Bitʼaʼí |
| Landform | Volcanic neck / diatreme with radial dikes |
| Relief | ~1,500–1,600 ft above plain |
| Access rule | View from paved public roads only |
| Jurisdiction | Navajo Nation (sacred site) |
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