2013 Map of Crevasse Canyon

About this map

Crevasse Canyon and the Manuelito Plateau dominate this landscape within the Fort Defiance Agency, showcasing a complex network of ephemeral drainages and high-desert terrain. In the northeastern corner, the Chuska Mountains rise above Mountain Valley, while the central portion of the map is defined by the deep incision of the namesake canyon. The presence of Lone Pine Cem provides a specific point of genealogical interest in an otherwise sparsely populated area. Transportation through this part of McKinley County is largely relegated to primitive tracks, notably Logging Road 8010, which winds through the western ridges near White Clay Spring. Numerous seasonal washes, including Slick Rock Wash and Mexican Spring Wash, illustrate the primary hydrologic patterns that have shaped these plateaus and valleys over time.