2011 Map of Shonto SE

About this map

Shonto Wash meanders across this high desert landscape in Navajo County, creating a complex drainage network that defines the local geography. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region where transportation is primarily governed by long-established routes such as Indian Rte 221 and Indian Rte 6312. To the north, the terrain is further segmented by the seasonal flow of John Smith Wash. The network of local roads and trails shown here suggests a landscape managed and traversed for decades, providing a detailed view of the infrastructure connecting various parts of the Shonto SE quadrangle before the digital-mapping era became more automated.