2014 Map of Three Turkey Canyon

About this map

Canyon de Chelly National Monument dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, where the deeply incised Canyon de Chelly meets a network of tributary drainages. The area is defined by its complex geological formations, including The Window and the Three Turkey Natural Bridge located in the southern portion of the quadrangle. High-altitude viewing points like Spider Rock Overlook suggest the dramatic verticality of the terrain, which transitions from high plateaus down into narrow corridors like Wild Cherry Canyon and Little White House Canyon. A system of tribal and local routes, including Bia-7 and S Rim Hwy, provides access across the high ground between these canyons. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the Tatezaka Tank, while seasonal water flow is captured by the Tse-Nditsooi Wash and Tse Deeshzhaai Wash as they carve through the sandstone.