2011 Map of Owl Valley

About this map

Owl Valley sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Navajo Nation, defined by a series of distinct geographic basins and prominent landforms. The topography transitions between broad valley floors and the towering presence of Big Mountain to the west and the expansive Black Mesa to the north. These features suggest a landscape deeply tied to seasonal grazing patterns and traditional land use, evidenced by named features like Many Sheep Valley and White Hair Valley. Drainage through the area is primarily directed via the East Fork Dinnebito Wash, which cuts across the eastern portion of the terrain. The network of local roads and trails crisscrossing the valleys indicates a dispersed but interconnected settlement pattern common to this region of Arizona during the early 21st century.