2011 Map of Mystery Valley

About this map

Mystery Valley and its surrounding geological landmarks define this section of the Navajo Nation near the Arizona-Utah border. The landscape is characterized by prominent red-rock features such as Mitchell Butte and Mitchell Mesa, which rise above the drainage systems of Horse Pasture Canyon and Tseya Neechee Canyon. This high-desert terrain is navigated by a network of local routes, including Indian Rte-6410 and Monument Valley Rd, which provide access to the area’s remote interior. Notable for those studying the specific infrastructure of the region, the map identifies specific points of interest like the Monument Number 1 Tunnel and the Monument Number One Annex. The land use pattern shown here emphasizes the intersection of natural erosion-carved topography and the essential transport arteries that connect these remote mesas and washes.