2014 Map of Chediski Peak

About this map

Chediski Peak and the surrounding high ridges of Navajo County define this topographic study, where steep canyons and volcanic features dominate the landscape of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The map documents a complex network of drainages including Cibecue Cr and Canyon Cr, which carve through varied elevations marked by distinctive landmarks like The Pyramids and Chediski Mtn. Evidence of historic and modern land use appears in the naming of cattle-related sites such as Cow Flat, Steer Ridge, and Lost Tank Canyon. The presence of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Bia-34, indicates the essential infrastructure connecting this high-country terrain. Natural water sources like Rotten Spring, Nyce Lake, and Chuck Box Lake provide vital points of interest in an otherwise arid, high-elevation environment.