2014 Map of Mexican Water SW

About this map

Chinle Valley defines the landscape of this high desert region in the Navajo Nation, where vital water sources dictate the placement of local settlements and travel routes. Small communities like Sand Springs and Rock Point appear as sparse hubs of activity in a territory carved by seasonal drainages such as Chinle Wash and Tyende Cr. These watercourses, along with smaller features like Blackhorse Wash and Hummingbird Spring, were essential for life in an area bordered by distinctive formations like Skinny Mesa and Antelope Ridge. The arrival of modern transit is evident in the corridor of Us-191, which links these remote locales, while numerous Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like Bia-5052 and Bia-5023 provide a network for local access through the expansive range land.