2023 Map of Narbona Pass

About this map

Narbona Pass sits as a vital geographic notch within the Chuska Mountains of the Navajo Nation, anchoring a landscape defined by its high-altitude water sources and complex drainage systems. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a topography where numerous named springs, such as Missionary Springs, Cottonwood Spring, and Owl Spring, provide critical lifelines for the surrounding environment. The drainage pattern is marked by the westward flow of Crystal Creek and the eastward descent of Tuntsa Wash and Naschitti Wash, illustrating the continental divide-like nature of the range crest.