Huerfano Mountain
Huérfano Mountain, also known as Huerfano Mesa and El Huerfano, is one of the six sacred mountains in the mythology of the Navajo people. Located in San Juan County, New Mexico, the 7,470-foot mountain is believed in Navajo culture to be the home of Yódí Atʼééd and Yódí Ashkii.
- Peak rising to 7,441 feet (2,268 metres)
- Description: mountain in United States of America
- Also known as“Dzil na ‘oodilii”“Dzil naodili”“El Huerfano”“El Huerfano Peak”“Huerfano Butte”“Huerfano Mesa”
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Latitude
36.42584° or 36° 25′ 33″ north
Longitude
-107.84506° or 107° 50′ 42″ west
Open location code
858JC5G3+8X
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Navajo—“Huerfano Mountain” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Huerfano Mountain”
- Dutch: “Huérfano Mountain”
- Navajo: “Dził Náʼoodiłii”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Huerfano Trading Post and Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Navajo Police Dzilth Substation and DZ Fire District 11.
New Mexico: Highlights
Learn more about Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
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