2011 Map of Mexican Water

About this map

Mexican Water and Tes Nez Iah serve as central points of settlement in this arid landscape near the Arizona-Utah border. The terrain is defined by the broad Chinle Valley and its complex system of seasonal watercourses, including the winding Chinle Creek and Walker Creek. This 2011 survey reveals an intricate network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Indian Rte-5060 and Indian Rte-119, which provide essential connectivity through the canyon country. Notable geographic landmarks like Garnet Ridge and Shinny Mesa rise above the floor of the valley, while the erosive power of water is evident in the many named drainages such as Hosteen Tso Canyon and Wagon Canyon. The map records a modern moment in the Shiprock Agency region where traditional land use and contemporary transportation routes meet.