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2023 Map of Coyote Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Coyote Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Brimhall-Nizhoni sits as a primary settlement node in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and geological landmarks. The map illustrates a transition from the winding course of Coyote Wash and its tributaries, such as Figueredo Wash and Dye Brush Wash, to the dramatic vertical relief of the Chuska Mountains foothills. High points like Dzil Nda Kai Mountain and Little Ear Mountain overlook a series of deeply etched canyons, including Big Spring Canyon and Wild Berry Canyon.

Infrastructure is primarily composed of tribal and service routes like Navajo Svc Rte 37 and Kerr McGee Rd, reflecting the area's development for utility and local transit. Notable natural features such as Coyote Arch and Window Rock Canyon highlight the erosional geology of the region. The spatial arrangement of roads like Old B L M Rd relative to the various washes provides insight into how topography dictates movement across this part of the Navajo Nation.