2011 Map of Chaiyahi Rim NE

About this map

The Navajo Mountain Mission stands as a notable cultural landmark within this high-desert landscape of northern Arizona, situated near the intersection of several remote transportation corridors. The region is defined by the prominent Chaiyahi Rim and a network of ephemeral drainage systems including Tin Can Wash, Jackrabbit Fork, and Chaiyahi Creek. These waterways and topographic breaks have historically dictated the placement of critical infrastructure in an arid environment, such as The Old Windmill. A series of primary routes, including Indian Rte-16, Indian Rte-161, and Navajo Reservation Rd, converge here, reflecting the importance of this area as a transit hub for the surrounding Reservation. The map documents the sparse but vital human footprint across the Navajo Nation as it appeared in the early 21st century.