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2021 Map of Shonto

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Shonto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The settlement of Shonto anchors this high-desert landscape in Navajo County, appearing as a focal point of infrastructure and community life. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition between the Shonto Plateau and the deeply incised Shonto Canyon to the northeast. Water management and natural springs are central to the area's geography, evidenced by features such as Starting of the Water Spring and Shonto Spring, which feed into a network of intermittent drainages like John-Smith Wash and Begashibito Wash.

Transportation routes like Indian Rte 6325 and Pinon St trace the contours of the plateau, connecting scattered homesteads and local landmarks. To the southeast, the prominent Saneneheck Rock stands as a distinct geological marker, while the broad Klethla Valley Wash dominates the southwest corner. The map illustrates a landscape where modern road designations meet traditional water sources and named landforms, reflecting the enduring patterns of life in this part of the Navajo Nation.