2011 Map of White Clay

About this map

White Clay sits at a geographic crossroads in Apache County, defined by the winding drainages that feed the desert floor. The northern reach of the Canyon De Chelly Natl Monument extends into this area, marking a landscape where high-desert hydrology dictates the placement of essential resources. Important water features like Whiskey Reservoir and the isolated Yellowhair Spring provide critical watering points within a network of ephemeral streambeds, including Coyote Wash and Cattail Wash. This map documents a modern infrastructure of tribal routes, with Indian Rte 8073 and Indian Rte 9702 weaving through the terrain. These roads and seasonal washes illustrate the traditional and modern movement of people across the Chinle Agency lands, connecting remote homesteads and seasonal grazing areas near Whiskey Creek.