2011 Map of Carrisito Spring

About this map

Carrisito Spring provides a rare water source in this corner of the Navajo Nation near the Arizona and New Mexico border. The landscape is defined by a complex drainage network, where the seasonal flows of Twentytwo Draw and the more prominent Carrizo Wash carve paths through the high desert. This 2011 survey captures the area’s limited infrastructure, primarily consisting of the north-south corridor of Highway 191 and the primitive Co Rd 6003. The intricate topography of Little Blanco Canyon and Horse Canyon in the northeast corner highlights the erosion patterns characteristic of this arid region. For researchers, the map serves as a clear record of the intersection between ancient natural features and the sparse modern roadway network used by local residents and travelers crossing between states.