2014 Map of Upper Wheatfields

About this map

The Arizona-New Mexico state line bisects this high-elevation landscape, where the Tunitcha Mountains and Chuska Mountains converge. At the heart of the region is Upper Wheatfields, a settlement defined by the perennial waters of Wheatfields Cr and the expansive Wheatfields Lake. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features such as the Falling Iron Cliffs and White Cone, alongside family-named landmarks like Teddy Chee Spring. This area reflects a long-standing pastoral and agricultural tradition, supported by a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads including Bia-12 and Bia-8080. Local hydrology is critical to life here, with drainage systems like Whiskey Cr and Palisade Cr carving through high-altitude valleys such as Prairie Dog Valley and Yellow Valley.