2021 Map of East of Kinlichee

About this map

Defiance Plateau high ground dominates the northern portion of this Apache County landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions into the broad expanse of Wide Ruin Valley to the south. The area is defined by a network of drainage systems, most notably Kinlichee Cr and the seasonal courses of Wide Ruin Wash and Burnt Piñon Wash, which have carved distinct patterns across the plateau. Transportation in this part of the Navajo Nation is anchored by State Hwy 264, which serves as a primary east-west corridor, supplemented by a grid of smaller routes including Claw Cook Rd and Indian Rte 9600. The map's detail reveals the intersection of natural hydrology and modern infrastructure, showing how local roadways follow the contours and elevations of the plateau.