2018 Map of Low Mountain

About this map

Balakai Mesa and Low Mountain dominate this corner of the Navajo Nation, where the high desert plateau is carved by an intricate network of washes and canyons. The 2018 survey reveals a landscape defined by the drainage patterns of Tse Chizzi Wash and Polacca Wash, which slice through the sandstone formations. Key landmarks like Smoke Signal Point overlook a territory sparsely populated but deeply rooted in traditional land use, connected by a system of routes including Indian Route 67 and Indian Route 60. Water remains a vital throughline for the region, marked by named sources such as Denezipi Spring, Hast-clog-toh, and Bighams Lake. The map details the transition from the broader reaches of Keams Canyon in the south to the northern heights near Smoke Signal, capturing the contemporary infrastructure of these ancestral lands.