2011 Map of Lower Wheatfields

About this map

Lower Wheatfields and the surrounding high desert plateau are defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources in this 2011 survey. The landscape is dominated by the northern reaches of the Canyon De Chelly Natl Monument, where deeply incised canyons give way to more open terrain. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by features such as Fish Pond Lake, Turkey Reservoir, and Black Pinnacle Spring. The primary settlement of Wheatfields is connected to the wider region via Indian Rte 12, while the winding courses of Wheatfields Creek and Whiskey Creek illustrate the natural runoff patterns that have shaped the land. This map provides a clear view of the rural road network, including Lower Wheatfields Rd, which serves the scattered residences and ranching interests in this corner of the Navajo Nation.