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2018 Map of Shungopavi

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Shungopavi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Kykotsmovi and Shungopovi are the primary centers of settlement on this high-desert plateau, where life is defined by the availability of water from numerous named springs. The landscape is dominated by the massive landform of Second Mesa, with its steep cliffs and deep drainages. A sophisticated network of water sources is meticulously documented, including White Spring, Ruins Spring, and Cave Spring, which likely reflect long-standing usage and traditional importance to the local community.

Infrastructure like Main St and Old Domino Rd connects the scattered villages, while Shungopavi Rd winds through the terrain to the clusters of springs below the mesa walls. Other distinctive features like Taawaki and the lower-lying Stinkbug Spring provide a clear view of how topographic variations dictate the placement of roads and dwellings. This 2018 survey serves as a vital record of the persistent relationship between the high mesa villages and the life-sustaining spring sites at their feet.