1970 Map of Oak Springs

About this map

The high desert terrain of the Navajo Indian Reservation defines this landscape, where deep incisions like Piute Canyon and Far End Canyon cut through the arid heights of the Shonto Plateau. A vital network of water sources, including Oak Springs, Tse Ya Toe Spring, and Cliff Spring, dictates the human presence in this region. Evidence of ancient and modern habitation exists side-by-side, from a remote Cliff Dwelling tucked into the canyon walls to the mid-century infrastructure of a Radio Tower and Hilltop Well.