2021 Map of Keams Canyon

About this map

Keams Canyon serves as the focal point for this Navajo County landscape, where the settlement is positioned along the floor of its namesake canyon beneath the heights of Antelope Mesa. The geographic layout reveals a network of high-desert springs and canyons, such as Snowbird Spring and Bluebird Canyon, which have historically dictated the placement of indigenous settlements and travel routes. Moving southeast from the canyon, the map traces the 264 corridor through a series of communities including Pink Arrow, Chakpahu, and Jeddito. The terrain is defined by the sharp contrast between flat mesas and the intricate drainage of Jeddito Wash. Several named springs, including Chili Spring and Skunk Springs, underscore the vital role of water sources in this arid environment. Traditional place names like Nesuftanga and Kokopnyama are documented here, reflecting the cultural heritage and enduring presence of the Hopi and Navajo people on these ancestral lands.