2021 Map of Hogansaani Spring

About this map

Chinle Valley stretches across this portion of the Navajo Nation, where the landscape is defined by the intermittent drainage of Walker Creek and the critical water source at Hogansaani Spring. The map documents a sophisticated network of tribal and county transportation routes, including Indian Rte 35 and Co Rd 484, which navigate the arid terrain. These roads often follow natural contours or serve as connectors between localized grazing areas and more prominent routes like Indian Rte 5040. This 2021 survey illustrates the modern management of ancestral lands in Apache County, showing how infrastructure such as Indian Svc Rte 5055 supports the remote residents of the high desert. The intersection of traditional land use and contemporary mapping is evident in the precise demarcation of township boundaries like t40n r26e against the open valley floor.