2011 Map of Nazlini

About this map

Nazlini serves as the central hub of this high-desert landscape, situated where the arid terrain transitions into the depths of Nazlini Canyon. The local infrastructure reflects the area's logistical importance and cultural history, anchored by the Nazlini Trading Post and the nearby Nazlini Airport. Transportation routes like Indian Rte-27 and the Gas Pipeline Rd cut through a landscape defined by significant hydrological features, including the winding Nazlini Creek and seasonal drainages such as Rock Top Wash. To the north and east, the terrain rises into prominent landforms like Gray Mountain, Rock Mesa, and the uniquely named Pillow Mountain. These features, combined with reliable water sources like Tsegito Spring, illustrate a traditional pattern of settlement and movement through the canyon country of the Chinle Agency.