Beautiful Mountain
Beautiful Mountain (Navajo: Dziłkʼi Hózhóonii) is part of the Chuska Mountains and its summit is the highest point in San Juan County, New Mexico. The mountain is about 26 miles (42 km) southwest of the community of Shiprock in the Four Corners region. It is on the Navajo Nation and plays a significant role in Navajo mythology.
Beautiful Mountain | |
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Beautiful Mountain | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 9,392 ft (2,863 m) |
Prominence | 1,508 ft (460 m) |
Listing | San Juan County high point |
Coordinates | 36°29′20″N 108°59′21″W |
Geography | |
Location | San Juan County, New Mexico, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Sanostee West |
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