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2021 Map of Oak Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Oak Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Piute Canyon dominates this Navajo County landscape, carving a deep path through the high desert of the Colorado Plateau. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic drainages and named breaks, including Pyramid Canyon in the northwest and the winding Peach Canyon to the west. Evidence of the vital importance of water in this arid region is seen in the scattered reliable sources, such as Tse Ya Toe Spring and Oak Springs, which have long served travelers and livestock across these sections of the Navajo Nation.

To the east, the Shonto Plateau rises above the surrounding canyons, providing a broad elevated area that feeds into Begashibito Wash. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey details the intricate relief of this remote territory, highlighting landmarks like Cliff Spring Canyon and the Upper Crossing Spring, which indicate the traditional routes used to navigate the rugged breaks between the high mesas.