2018 Map of Chaiyahi Rim NE

About this map

The Navajo Mountain Mission stands as a focal point in this high-desert region of northern Coconino County, situated within a complex landscape of drainages and plateaus. This 2018 survey detail shows how transportation in the area relies on a network of established routes like Indian Rte 161 and Indian Rte 16, which traverse the high ground near the massive Navajo Mtn. To the south, the topography is defined by the Chaiyahi Rim, a prominent escarpment that overlooks the winding paths of Chaiyahi Cr. The map captures a transition from the rugged highlands to the eroded basin floor, characterized by features like Trampled Water Canyon and the seasonal flows of Tin Can Wash and Jackrabbit Fork. This documentation of the high plateau provides a clear view of the sparse but critical human infrastructure maintained by the Navajo Nation in the early 21st century.