2023 Map of Crevasse Canyon

About this map

The Chuska Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in McKinley County, defined by a network of drainage washes and rugged canyons. Mountain Valley and Crevasse Canyon mark the eastern transition from the uplands, where the Lone Pine Cem stands as a lonely historical marker near Mexican Spring Wash. The terrain is deeply incised by seasonal waterways including Twin Buttes Wash, Slick Rock Wash, and the converging branches of North Fork Catron Wash and South Fork Catron Wash. Access across this isolated topography is documented through routes like Logging Rd 8010 and Navajo Svc Rte 30, illustrating the modern management and infrastructure within the Navajo Nation. Permanent water sources are rare, making landmarks like White Clay Spring and its associated White Clay Spring Wash vital historical and geographical reference points in this arid region.