2018 Map of Wide Ruins

About this map

Wide Ruins serves as the primary focal point for this landscape in the southern reaches of the Fort Defiance Agency. The settlement is connected by a network of local roads including Wide Ruins Loop and Wide Ruins School Rd. The terrain is defined by dry washes and high-elevation landforms, most notably the Red Hills and Oak Ridge Wash. Water sources are critical landmarks here, with several named springs scattered across the territory, including Be He Tani Spring, Lichee Sinil Spring, and Pigeon Spring Number Two. This 2018 survey indicates a reliance on established routes like Indian Rte 9355 and Banana Wash Rd to navigate the high desert floor between Bent Knee Wash and the surrounding plateaus. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure and natural hydrology within the Navajo Nation's vast jurisdictional boundaries.