2011 Map of Chaiyahi Flat

About this map

Aztec Creek snakes through this high desert plateau in Coconino County, carving a path through a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and deep canyons. The 2011 survey reveals an area primarily characterized by its remote natural landmarks, including the broad Chaiyahi Flat and the prominent Chaiyahi Rim. Notable geologic features like Arch in the Sky and Quick Arch are mapped alongside landforms with descriptive local names such as The Kettle, Octagon Butte, and Balanced Rock Mesa. Human presence is minimal and concentrated on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, where Navajo Reservation Rd and Indian Rte 161 provide access to Rainbow Lodge, serving as a gateway for those navigating this isolated corner of the Navajo Nation and the surrounding high country drainage basins like Horse Canyon.