2018 Map of Shadow Mountain Well

About this map

Shadow Mountain Well serves as a central landmark in this arid portion of the Navajo Nation, where the terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Hamblin Wash and Moenkopi Wash. This 2018 survey illustrates a landscape of high-desert connectivity, where the historic Navajo Trl and a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, including Indian Rte 6134 and Indian Rte 6135, traverse the wide open plateaus of Coconino County. The southeastern corner of the quadrangle shows the approach to the Tuba City Airport, indicating the intersection of traditional routes and modern infrastructure. The map provides clear evidence of how water sources and transportation corridors dictated the utilization of this region, with the varied township and range boundaries of t31n r9e and t32n r9e overlaying the natural topography.