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2014 Map of Keams Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Keams Canyon and the high desert landscape of the Fort Defiance Agency are the primary focus of this 2014 survey. The topography is dominated by the sprawling elevation of Antelope Mesa and the eroded depths of Snowbird Canyon and Bluebird Canyon. Modern infrastructure such as Az-264 and several Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including BIA-23 Railroad and Bia-65, weave through the terrain, connecting dispersed settlements like Jeddito and Pink Arrow.

Evidence of historical and cultural significance is found in the placement of numerous springs, such as Chili Spring and Dove Spring, which have long supported life in this arid environment. The naming of ancient or traditional sites like Kokopnyama, Chakpahu, and Nesuftanga provides essential geographical markers for researchers studying the human history and habitation patterns of the region's mesas and washes.