2021 Map of Dancing Rocks

About this map

Chinle Valley serves as the central geographic feature of this high-desert landscape in Apache County, where seasonal watercourses like Chinle Wash and Lukachukai Creek weave through the sandstone terrain. The map is defined by its striking rock formations, including the eponymous Dancing Rocks and the prominent Hat Rock located to the north. These landmarks provide essential orientation points in an area largely characterized by vast mesas and winding canyons, such as Carson Mesa in the southwest corner. The transport network is dictated by the land's contours, with Indian Rte 35 and Indian Rte 8009 providing the primary access across the valley floor. This 2021 edition reflects the contemporary topographic reality of this Navajo Nation territory, mapping the precise elevations of the ridgelines and the subtle drainages of Hasbidito Cr.