2011 Map of White Area Canyon

About this map

White Area Canyon characterizes this portion of the Shiprock Agency in Apache County, where the landscape is defined by its water sources and a network of tribal routes. The presence of White Area Spring and the drainage of Hasbidito Creek provide a sense of the essential hydrology in this arid region of the Navajo Nation. These natural features are connected by a series of numbered roads, including Indian Rte-5040 and Indian Rte-5042, which crisscross the territory and suggest a pattern of movement and land use tied to the canyon and its surrounding mesa tops. The map's detail focuses on this remote infrastructure, serving as a record of the area's transportation network and primary geographical landmarks during the early 21st century.