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2021 Map of Kayenta West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Kayenta West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kayenta serves as the primary hub in this Navajo Nation landscape, where residential blocks and local infrastructure like Church Rock Rd and the Po meet the high desert floor. The settlement is positioned near the junction of several regional routes, including Adot RD and Navajo Svc Rte 6485, which navigate the complex topography of the surrounding mesas and canyons.

Elevation changes are dramatic, defined by the towering heights of Tyende Mesa and the prominent overlook at Lolomai Point. Water sources are critical markers on this arid terrain, with Laguna Creek winding through the northern reaches while specialized desert features like Little Shonto Spring, Fees Spa Spring, and Fir Spring provide essential points of reference. The map also traces the distinct drainage of Yellow Water Canyon and Burnt Trees Wash, illustrating how the seasonal movement of water has carved the modern geography of this Arizona interior.