2014 Map of Sunflower Butte

About this map

Sunflower Butte and Malpais Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in the Fort Defiance Agency region of Arizona. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent elevations, including Sheep Butte, Ram Butte, and Long Butte, which rise above a network of dry watercourses. Arid drainage systems such as Lokasakad Wash, Gleshbito Wash, and Pueblo Colorado Wash carve through the plateau, while isolated water sources like Dalkai Spring, Ram Spring, and Cottonwood Spring indicate the critical role of permanent water in this environment. A sparse network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia-9864 and the principal Sunflower Butte Rd, provides the primary access across the varied topography of this Navajo County landscape.