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2014 Map of Kayenta West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kayenta West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Kayenta serves as the primary hub in this Navajo County landscape, where the modern street grid of Long House Dr and Betatakin Rd meets the ancient geological formations of the Colorado Plateau. The settlement sits at the junction of Us-160 and several Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia-6485, which navigate the descent from the high northern plateaus.

Drainage patterns define the terrain, with Laguna Creek and Parrish Cr cutting through the northern reaches near Tyende Mesa. To the south, the map reveals a rugged network of canyons and high points, most notably Yellow Water Canyon and Lolamai Point. This area is punctuated by vital water sources such as Tees Spa Spring and Rock Spring, which have sustained life in this arid environment for generations.