2014 Map of Begashibito Canyon

About this map

Begashibito Canyon and the expansive Blue Canyon define this high-desert terrain in Coconino County. The landscape is a network of ephemeral drainage systems and vital water sources, where the Begashibito Wash and Moenkopi Wash carve through the arid plateau. For generations, these seasonal watercourses and scattered outlets like Bitter Spring and Wild Horse Spring have dictated movement and survival in this corner of the Navajo Nation. The survey records a sparse but critical infrastructure, primarily focused on Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like Bia-6240 and Bia-6250, which connect these remote canyon lands. Researchers can trace the intricate contours of the western canyon walls and the isolated locations of Coldwater Spring and Sand Spring, illustrating how the availability of water has historically shaped land use and navigation across these townships.