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1970 Map of Shonto NW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Shonto NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The high Shonto Plateau within the Navajo Indian Reservation dominates this 1970s landscape, where complex drainage systems and ancient cultural sites meet. A rugged network of canyon systems, most notably Geshi Canyon and Cliff Canyon, cuts through the plateau, revealing the intricate topography of the Arizona desert. The presence of Inscription House (Ruin) and other unnamed Ruins indicates the deep archaeological history of this region near the border of Navajo and Coconino counties.

Water sources are vital to the area's utility, marked by scattered locations such as Adadka Spring, Sand Spring, and a Water Tank near the western boundary. Human activity is evidenced by a simple House, isolated Corral sites, and a Rodeo Grounds, connected by a series of primitive transport routes including a Jeep Trail and the path known as Last End. Major seasonal drainages like Begashibito Wash and Shonto Wash define the local hydrology, carving the terrain that transitions toward the canyon floors.