2018 Map of Burnt Corn Spring

About this map

Burnt Corn and Blue Gap anchor this remote high-desert terrain within the Navajo Nation, where life and travel are defined by the winding paths of seasonal drainages. The landscape is carved by significant geographic features like Burnt Corn Valley and the deeply incised Devils Canyon. Water sources, critical for both historical settlement and contemporary grazing, are sparse but precisely mapped, including Burnt Corn Spring, Salt Water Spring, and Toh De Coz. The network of tribal routes, such as Indian Rte 8030 and Indian Rte 8068, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting scattered residents across Ramhead Wash and the surrounding canyons. This 2018 survey provides a precise look at the hydrology and road systems of a region where traditional land use and environmental constraints shape the modern footprint of the Chinle Agency.