2018 Map of Big Willow Spring Canyon

About this map

Big Willow Spring Canyon dominates this portion of Apache County, where the landscape is defined by its seasonal water sources and traditional transit routes. The presence of Toh Del Toshi Hydrant and multiple named springs, including Sunrise Spring and the curiously named Looking for Water Spring, indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid region of the Fort Defiance Agency. The 2018 survey reveals a sparse network of roads, with Co Rd 427 and Indian Rte 9056 providing the primary access through the high-elevation terrain. Local drainage is directed through Steamboat Wash, which cuts across the northern section of the map, illustrating the natural flow of the land toward lower basins.