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2014 Map of Toenleshushe Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Toenleshushe Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Navajo National Monument serves as the central focal point of this high-plateau landscape, where the deep incisions of Toenleshushe Canyon and Nitsin Canyon meet. The intricate drainage network of Navajo Creek and its many tributaries, including Binne Etteni Canyon and Geshi Canyon, has carved a complex system of sandstone walls and alcoves. These geologic formations provide the setting for significant cultural sites, notably evidenced by the Inscription House Ruin Spring.

Accessibility is limited to the corridor of Bia-16, which crosses the southern expanse of the Shonto Plateau. This modern survey illustrates the persistent isolation of the terrain north of the plateau, characterized by landmarks like Eggshell Arch and Natural Arch. The relationship between the towering Gray Mesa and the canyon floors highlights the elevation extremes that have historically dictated movement and settlement patterns within this protected tribal land.