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2011 Map of Begashibito Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Begashibito Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Behihlih sits near the southeastern edge of this high desert landscape, positioned near the Blue Canyon Trading Post and the dramatic geological formation of Blue Canyon. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Begashibito Wash and Bitter Spring Wash, which cut through the arid plateaus of the Navajo Nation. These washes are punctuated by vital water sources such as Bitter Spring, Coldwater Spring, and Wild Horse Spring, which have historically dictated the patterns of movement and settlement in this corner of Coconino County.

Transportation across the region is facilitated by a series of graded routes including Indian Rte-6240 and Indian Rte-7, which navigate the elevation changes between Begashibito Canyon and the surrounding mesas. The presence of features like Nee De Mise Betoh reflects the deep cultural and linguistic ties to the land, while the remote trading post serves as a central point of historical interest for those studying the regional economy and Navajo commerce during the early 21st century.