2011 Map of Burntwater Wash

About this map

Burntwater Trading Post serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Apache County, situated at the junction of Indian Rte 9405 and Indian Rte 9406. This 2011 survey documents a complex network of dry watercourses and essential water sources, including John Silver Spring Well and Murphy Well, which have long supported life in this arid region. The southern portion of the map transitions toward more developed infrastructure at the Querino Interchange, where modern transport intersects with the ancient natural corridor of the Puerco River. Steep topography is most evident at Box Canyon and the nearby Box Canyon Springs, features that define the drainage patterns of Burntwater Wash and Querino Wash. The map reflects a remote territory managed by the Fort Defiance Agency, characterized by extensive tribal route systems like Indian Rte 2011.