2018 Map of Mexican Water SW

About this map

Sand Springs serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of northeastern Arizona, where the terrain is defined by the broad Chinle Valley and its system of seasonal drainages. The map illustrates a remote network of unpaved routes, including Indian Rte 5023 and Co Rd 487, which navigate between prominent geological formations like Skinny Mesa to the north and Antelope Ridge at the southern boundary. This area of the Shiprock Agency is characterized by its vital water sources in a dry climate, with Hummingbird Spring and Sunnyside Spring providing critical points of reference. The drainage patterns of Chinle Wash and Tyende Cr show how water moves through this part of Apache County, shaping the local geography near the turn of the 21st century.