1970 Map of Chaiyahi Rim SW

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation dominates this 1970s landscape, where the high elevation of Gray Mesa meets a complex drainage network. The terrain is defined by the Chaiyahi Rim and deep incisions from Navajo Creek and its tributaries, including Chaiyahi Creek and Long Creek. Evidence of human movement through this remote high-desert environment is captured by the Navajo Trail and various stretches of Jeep Trail, indicating traditional routes and modern access points used for land management. Several unnamed springs and a strategically placed Water Tank highlight the critical nature of water resources in this arid Coconino County region. This survey provides a precise topographic record of the canyon systems before major modern development, preserving the nomenclature of localized landforms.