2014 Map of Keet Seel Canyon

About this map

Navajo National Monument occupies the southwestern corner of this landscape, an area defined by massive geological formations within the Navajo Nation. The terrain is dominated by high plateaus and deep incisions, including the expansive Skeleton Mesa and the winding Keet Seel Canyon. This environment features significant elevation changes from the Todicheenie Bench in the north to the canyon floors. The drainage pattern is complex, with Parrish Cr cutting through the center of the quadrangle while several prominent mesas, such as Azansosi Mesa and Tyende Mesa, stand as landmarks. The map illustrates the labyrinthine nature of the Dowozhiebito Canyon and Adahchijiyahi Canyon systems, reflecting a landscape where movement is dictated by the deep vertical relief of the sandstone canyons and high desert benches.