2021 Map of Salina

About this map

Salina serves as a central point of settlement within this high-desert landscape in Apache County, where the terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Cottonwood Wash and the distinct rise of White Hill. A network of Bureau of Indian Affairs and county routes, including Indian Rte 4 and Indian Rte 251, provides the primary infrastructure connecting the local community and surrounding grazing lands. The presence of Salina Springs suggests a vital historical water source in this arid region, while the southern reaches of the map are marked by the Tse Ba Ni Zi Ni Wash. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the ongoing patterns of habitation and transportation within the Navajo Nation as they appeared in the early 2020s, showing a mix of established routes like Bus Rte 440 and seasonal watercourses.