2018 Map of Oak Creek Mountain

About this map

Oak Creek Mountain and the western edge of the Defiance Plateau dominate this landscape within the Chinle Agency. The map reveals an intricate network of desert hydrology, where seasonal drainages like Lone Tule Wash, Sage House Wash, and Ruin Wash carve through the high-elevation terrain. This 2018 survey documents a remote region of the Navajo Nation where water remains the most critical landmark. Vital water sources are specifically identified, including Tsegito Spring, Tseya-Kinsikadi Spring, and Black Soil Spring, indicating their importance for local livestock and land use. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the larger drainage of Kinlichee Cr and the meandering Scattered Willow Wash, while transportation is limited to established routes such as Fluted Rock Rd and several numbered Indian Routes that connect these remote points.