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1987 Map of Navajo Begay

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Navajo Begay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Navajo Mountain dominates the southwestern portion of this landscape, its steep slopes giving way to a network of deeply incised drainages within the Navajo Indian Reservation. This high-altitude desert terrain is defined by the convergence of the Utah-Arizona state line and the border between San Juan and Coconino counties. The map records several localized settlements, including Navajo Begay and Rainbow City, which appear alongside infrastructure such as a remote Landing Strip.

Water sources are vital and scarce in this arid environment, represented by named features like War God Spring and seasonal drainages such as Bald Rock Canyon, Cha Canyon, and Desha Canyon. The presence of Wilson Creek and Jackrabbit Canyon further illustrates the complex erosion patterns that shape this part of the Colorado Plateau. The placement of these settlements and named springs suggests the historic necessity of water access in an otherwise challenging geography.