2018 Map of Tsaile

About this map

Dine College stands as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the western edge of the Chuska Mountains meets the headwaters of the Chinle drainage system. The settlement of Tsaile and the nearby community of Sehili are situated on a plateau overlooking the dramatic incision of Canyon del Muerto, which forms a significant portion of the Canyon De Chelly National Monument. This area is defined by its complex hydrology, with ephemeral watercourses like Greasewood Wash and Lizard Wash carving through the terrain toward Tsaile Lake. The map reveals a land structured by ancient paths and modern infrastructure, from the historic Draper Trail to Indian Rte 64. High points such as Matthews Peak and the distinctive Black Pinnacle provide vertical orientation across the vast network of canyons and mesas.