2011 Map of Burnt Corn Spring

About this map

Burnt Corn serves as a central reference point in this high-desert landscape, where seasonal water sources dictate the placement of roads and early habitations. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features like Devils Canyon, Pine Spring Canyon, and the prominent Wind Rock Point. A network of unpaved routes, including Indian Rte 8030 and Indian Rte 8068, crisscrosses the plateau, often paralleling the courses of Burnt Corn Wash and Ramhead Wash. These ephemeral drainages are punctuated by critical water points such as Burnt Corn Spring, Salt Water Spring, and the Navajo-named Toh De Coz. This 2011 survey captures a rural landscape where traditional land use and natural landmarks remain central to the geographic identity of the Chinle Agency region.