2018 Map of Shonto

About this map

Shonto serves as the central hub of this Navajo Nation landscape, where residential streets like Pinon St and Park Circle St meet the rugged drainage systems of the Colorado Plateau. The area is defined by its vital water sources, including the historic Shonto Spring and the descriptively named Starting of the Water Spring to the west. These springs feed into a complex network of ephemeral waterways such as Begashibito Wash, John Smith Wash, and Shato Canyon. The terrain rises toward the broad Shonto Plateau, while the prominent Saneneheck Rock stands as a distinct landmark in the southeast. Transportation through this part of Navajo County relies on routes like Indian Rte 6325 and Indian Rte 221, which follow the natural contours of the high desert terrain.