1970 Map of Shonto

About this map

Shonto serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape on the Navajo Indian Reservation, where the community infrastructure is clearly mapped out. Significant cultural and historical sites are documented throughout the drainage basins, including ancient Cliff Dwellings and Petroglyphs that speak to the long human history of the area. The local economy and social life are reflected in the presence of a Trading Post, Rodeo Grounds, and the Shonto Boarding Sch, while an adjacent Shonto Airstrip provides a modern link to the region. The map reveals a complex system of seasonal water sources such as Shonto Spring and the Starting of the Water Spring, which are critical for the Klethla Valley region. Topographically, the land is defined by the expansive Shonto Plateau and striking geological features like Saneneheck Rock.