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2011 Map of Bubbling Spring Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Navajo National Monument Campground serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in Navajo County, where a deep network of drainages defines the geography. The map reveals a world of significant vertical relief, centered on the Betatakin Overlook and Tsegi Point Overlook, which provide vantage points into the massive canyon systems below. These geological features, including the notable Betatakin Canyon and Keet Seel Canyon, are fed by a series of localized water sources like Bubbling Spring, Fir Spring, and Peach Spring.

Transportation through this territory is limited to a handful of routes such as Indian Rte-8321 and Indian Rte-221, which navigate the plateaus above the deeply incised washes. The presence of Shonto Wash and named features like Jackass Canyon and Dowozhiebito Canyon underscores the importance of seasonal and permanent water in this arid region, illustrating the complex natural environment surrounding these protected cultural sites.