2011 Map of Beautiful Valley Well

About this map

Beautiful Valley Well anchors this landscape in the Chinle Agency region, providing a critical water point in an arid environment shaped by seasonal washes and deep canyons. The terrain is defined by the drainage networks of Nazlini Creek and the Tah-aith-cheed Wash, which cut through the high desert floor. To the southwest, the presence of the Petrified Forest indicates the specialized geology of the area, while the northern reaches are marked by the significant depression of Cottonwood Canyon and the engineered catchment of Flat Rock Reservoir. This 2011 survey documents a network of tribal infrastructure, specifically the arterial routes of Indian Rte 27, Indian Rte 8016, and Indian Rte 8017, which facilitate movement through the basin's open expanses and connect these isolated water sources and geographic landmarks.