2014 Map of Kinusta Mesa

About this map

Kinusta Mesa and the surrounding high plateaus of the Shiprock Agency define this high-elevation landscape in the northeastern corner of Arizona. The topography is dominated by an intricate network of deep canyons and massive tablelands, including Altar Mesa, Sunnyside Mesa, and the isolated Segi Ho Cho Mesa near the Carrizo Mountains. Hydrological patterns are etched into the stone, where Walker Creek and its tributaries carve their way through Alcove Canyon and past the expansive Alcove Mesa. To the south, drainage is captured by Hasbidito Cr as it flows below Cove Mesa. The map illustrates a landscape of limited accessibility, primarily reached via routes like Bia-5040 and Bia-172. Evocative local names such as Splashing Water Canyon and Bear Trail Canyon suggest a terrain where seasonal water and animal paths have long guided movement through the complex canyon systems.