Navajo section

Navajo Section is a physiographic region in northeastern Arizona and northwestern New Mexico characterized by rolling plains, cuestas, and tablelands. Resistant sandstone formations shape the landscape across this vast territory.

This territory became part of the Navajo Nation through the Treaty of Bosque Redondo in 1868, with boundaries expanding to current extent by 1934. These agreements established the framework for the lands inhabited today.

The Navajo Section contains multiple Native American communities, including parts of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and White Mountain Apache territories.

The region spans elevations from about 4,700 feet (1,430 meters) near Four Corners to over 9,900 feet (3,000 meters) at Chromo Mountain. Visitors should prepare for varying altitude conditions and diverse terrain.

This landscape features distinctive horizontal sandstone layers, volcanic necks, and buttes that create striking geological formations. The Hogback stands out as a steeply tilted monocline that catches the eye across the terrain.

Location: Arizona

GPS coordinates: 36.50000,-109.50000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26