2014 Map of Shonto

About this map

The high desert landscape of Shonto and the surrounding Shonto Plateau define this portion of the Navajo Nation. This topographical study captures the complex drainage systems that carve through the arid terrain, including Begashibito Wash and the deep incisions of Shato Canyon. The settlement of Shonto itself is positioned near Shonto Spring, a vital water source in this environment alongside other named points like Starting of the Water Spring. Human activity is marked by Bureau of Indian Affairs routes such as Bia-6310 and Bia-6320, which navigate the mesas and valleys. Distinctive geological landmarks like Saneneheck Rock provide vertical orientation in a region dominated by sweeping washes like Klethla Valley Wash and John Smith Wash. The map reveals a community structured by its relationship to these watercourses and the seasonal flow of the high plateau.