2011 Map of Kinusta Mesa

About this map

Kinusta Mesa and the surrounding high plateau country of Apache County dominate this 2011 survey. The landscape is defined by its dramatic geological formations, including Altar Mesa, Sunnyside Mesa, and the northern reaches of the Carrizo Mountains. This area of the Shiprock Agency is marked by a network of drainage systems such as Walker Creek and Hasbidito Creek, which carve through deep canyons like Splashing Water Canyon and Bear Trail Canyon. The map reveals the infrastructure of the region via tribal routes like Indian Rte-5037 and Indian Rte-5040, which navigate around prominent landmarks like White Rock Wash. and Segi Ho Cho Mesa. The layout illustrates how the few established roads follow the natural contours of the mesas, avoiding the steepest breaks in the terrain.