2018 Map of Chimney Butte

About this map

Chimney Butte and its namesake spring anchor this arid landscape within the Fort Defiance Agency, characterized by isolated landforms and a network of traditional travel routes. The map documents a terrain defined by geological monuments such as Castle Butte, Red Cheek Butte, and Pyramid Butte. These landmarks serve as critical navigational points across a network of roads including Chandler Spring Rd and Old Rte 15. Water sources are few and significant, appearing as scattered points like Chandler Springs and Coyote Spring. The drainage patterns of Johns Draw and Coyote Wash illustrate how the environment is shaped by seasonal runoff. This survey provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure of the late 2010s, tracing a series of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes such as Indian Rte 156 and Indian Rte 9855 that connect this remote high-desert region.