2011 Map of Piney Hill

About this map

Piney Hill and the surrounding high country of the Defiance Plateau dominate this high-desert landscape in Apache County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, where Kinlichee Creek and Bonito Creek carve through the plateau. A system of tribal routes, including Indian Rte 2010 and Indian Rte 203, provides access to several named water sources such as Bonito Spring and Cold Spring. The presence of Talhchoze Tohe Meadow suggests the traditional importance of grazing or seasonal gathering areas within this territory. The hydrography of the region is further detailed through numerous named washes, including Black Soil Wash and Scattered Willow Wash, which trace the seasonal flow of water across the plateau toward the larger creek beds.