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1970 Map of Betatakin Ruin

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Betatakin Ruin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Betatakin Ruin is the centerpiece of this terrain study, located within the Navajo National Monument on the Navajo Indian Reservation. The map details a complex landscape of deep canyons and high mesas, where ancient Cliff Dwelling sites are tucked into the sandstone walls. Landmarks like the Monument Hdqrs and various overlooks, such as the Betatakin Overlook and Tsegi Point Overlook, provide orientation for the area's protected cultural sites.

The hydrological and topographic network is defined by deep incisions like Long Canyon, Keet Seel Canyon, and Tsegi Canyon, which separate the broad Shonto Plateau from Skeleton Mesa. Reliable water sources are marked by several springs, including Bubbling Spring and Peach Spring. Movement through this vertical landscape is traced by specialized paths such as the Sandal Trail and various pack trails that navigate the canyon floors and mesa tops.