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2018 Map of Moenkopi

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Moenkopi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Moenkopi stands as a central settlement amidst the high desert terrain of Coconino County, where the landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and vital water sources. The community's local geography is anchored by the Moenkopi Plateau and the significant Moenkopi Wash to the northeast. Historical and geological landmarks like Three Wise Men and Balanced Rock serve as distinct orientation points across the arid flats and rising mesas.

Surface water remains critical in this environment, evidenced by named features like John Etsitty Spring and Goldtooth Spring, which likely supported early travel and settlement. The map reveals a transition from the lower Kerley Valley up toward the high ground of Tohnali Mesa and Owls Cap. A network of local routes, including Main St and Navajo Trl, connects the residential core of Moenkopi to the broader landscape of Navajo Canyon and Pasture Canyon.