2014 Map of Bubbling Spring Canyon

About this map

Navajo National Monument centers this high-desert landscape, protecting archaeological sites within the deep incisions of Betatakin Canyon and Tsegi Canyon. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition between the elevated Skeleton Mesa to the north and the broad Shonto Plateau to the south. This network of canyons, including Bubbling Spring Canyon and Keet Seel Canyon, is sustained by a series of vital water sources like Bubbling Spring, Peach Spring, and Boiling Spring. From the Betatakin Overlook, the map traces the convergence of Dowozhiebito Canyon and Long Canyon, illustrating how the complex drainage systems of John Smith Wash and Shonto Wash have carved this territory over time. Access is primarily through Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like Bia-6310 and Bia-221, which navigate the high ridges and wash basins.