2011 Map of Windy Valley

About this map

Windy Valley and the surrounding high desert terrain are defined by a sparse network of tribal routes and remote water sources in this northern Arizona landscape. The presence of Toh Dah Hee Dat Conii and Little Pipe Spring indicates the critical importance of localized water points for land use and ranching in this arid environment. Significant topographic landmarks, such as Window Rock and the White Hills, provide orientation in a region where travel is primarily facilitated by Indian Rte 18 and Indian Rte 59. The inclusion of the Old Denehotso Rd suggests a landscape of long-established transit corridors connecting isolated points across the Navajo Nation. This 2011 survey serves as a modern record of geographical features and infrastructure prior to more recent development, documenting the enduring spatial relationship between natural landmarks and indigenous travel ways.