2018 Map of Many Farms

About this map

Many Farms Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Apache County region, where the hydrology of the Chinle Valley defines both the terrain and the settlement patterns. This desert environment is etched by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Tezinie Wash, Jimson Weed Wash, and the prominent Chinle Wash. These ephemeral watercourses are punctuated by essential water sources like Many Farms Spring, Sand Cone Springs, and Valley Store Spring, which have historically sustained life in this arid expanse. The topography shifts from the open valley floor to the carved depths of Tezinie Canyon and Sheep Dip Canyon in the east. Local transportation relies on a web of routes such as Indian Rte 8086 and Indian Rte 8084, providing access between the high mesas and the watered lowlands.