2014 Map of Shungopavi

About this map

Kykotsmovi Village and the traditional settlement of Shongopovi anchor this high-desert landscape on the Hopi Reservation. The terrain is dominated by the dramatic rising elevations of Second Mesa, where centuries-old village sites overlook the surrounding plains. Life in this arid region is closely tied to the water sources found along the mesa edges, evidenced by a dense concentration of named springs including Shungopavi Spring, Whitewall Springs, and Dove Spring. Transportation is defined by Az-264, which winds across the northern sections connecting Kykotsmovi to other mesa-top communities. The placement of Taawaki and various BIA roads illustrates the modern infrastructure supporting these ancient residential sites, while labels like Bluebird Spring and Grooming Spring highlight the specific locations essential for sustaining the community's traditional agricultural and domestic needs.