2014 Map of Beautiful Valley Well

About this map

Beautiful Valley dominates this high-desert landscape within the Navajo Nation, where the arterial Us-191 cuts a straight north-south line through the arid terrain. The settlement of Nazlini sits near the eastern edge, positioned at a point where the drainage of Nazlini Creek meets the local road network of Bia-26 and Bia-27. This map documents a region where water management is central to the land's utility, marked by the eponymous Beautiful Valley Well and the Flat Rock Reservoir near Cottonwood Canyon. The intricate drainage system is clearly defined by several named ephemeral watercourses, including Nazlini Wash, Bis-li-Ah Wash, and Tah-alth-cheed Wash. These labels reveal a geography where natural landforms and modern Bureau of Indian Affairs infrastructure intersect, reflecting the 21st-century character of this Chinle Agency territory.