Klagetoh

Klagetoh is a census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The population was 242 at the 2010 census.[2]

Missionaries transcribed “Łeeyi’ tó” as Klagetoh. “Łeeyi’ tó” translates as underground water which is now an abandoned well. It was the first well to be developed and used by the community. The abandoned well is located approximately ⅛ of a mile east of the Red Mesa Store.[3]

The people who pioneered Klagetoh itself are not remembered, at least by name. The Anasazi had a thriving settlement here once, perhaps with almost as many residents as the 6,000-person chapter boasts today.[4]

Navajo rugs from the Klagetoh area are among the most popular because of their bold clear cut designs. The Klagetoh weaving is distinguished by strong central design motifs, complex bordering, and a combination of grey, black, white, and red yarns. It is very similar to the Ganado rugs, but with a predominantly gray background instead of the Ganado's red.[5]

Klagetoh is home to the Klagetoh Maiden Singers[6] and Klagetoh Swingers.[7] The Klagetoh Maiden Singers are Joycetta Bonnie, Rose M. Bonnie, Winnie Bonnie, Marie E. Brown, and Bertha Johnson. The Klagetoh Swingers are Ted B. Bonnie, Ned Tsosie Clark, Frank J. Begay, Robert P. Roan, Arthur P. Roan, Bennie Silversmith, and Johnny Dealison.

Tódich'iinii, Áshįįhí, Tsi'najinii, Tsénjikiinii, Tabaaha, Bitahnnii, Totsonii. Many Klagetoh residents have both Tsin'najinii and Tsenjikiinii in their lineage.[8]

Klagetoh is located at 35°30′07″N 109°31′41″W  /  35.50194°N 109.52806°W  / 35.50194; -109.52806 [9] along U.S. Route 191, approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of Ganado and 23 miles (37 km) north of Chambers.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.87 km2), all land.[2]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Klagetoh has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[10] Temperatures range from an average maximum temperature in the low to mid-90s Fahrenheit (°F) during the summer months (June–August) to an average minimum temperature in the high teens to low 20s during winter months (December–January). Total average annual precipitation in the vicinity of the study area is about 6.5 inches, with the majority typically occurring during July, August, and September. The total average annual snowfall is a little over 5 inches, with the majority typically occurring during December (Western Regional Climate Center [WRCC] 2011).

It is in the Ganado Unified School District,[11] which operates Ganado High School.