2014 Map of Cattle Canyon

About this map

Fullers Spring provides a critical water source in this arid stretch of Navajo County, situated on the edge of the Shonto Plateau. The 2014 survey documents a landscape dominated by dramatic elevation changes, where the plateau drops away into deep drainage systems like Nokai Canyon and Cattle Canyon. These geographic features are central to the region's character, with the Nokai Cr and Neskahi Wash forming the primary seasonal waterways. Transport through this high-desert terrain is facilitated by Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, specifically Bia-6310 and Bia-6450, which navigate the gaps between the high ground of Piute Mesa and Nokai Mesa. The mapping reveals a land of high plateaus and carved canyons, where name-places are often tied to these essential springs and dominant landforms.