1967 Map of Bat Canyon

About this map

The Moenkopi Plateau dominates the southern landscape of this 1960s survey, representing a high-desert environment defined by dramatic topographical relief and isolated water sources. Centered within the Navajo-Hopi Joint Use Area, the map documents a territory where life was organized around rare water points such as Nez Spring and the Water Tank. The drainage patterns of Coal Mine Canyon and Ha Ho No Geh Canyon cut through the plateau, showcasing the complex erosional geography of Coconino County. Human utility in this arid region is marked by the presence of the Sleepy Hill Windmill, a vital landmark for land management during this period. The map's detail provides an important look at the boundary lines of the Navajo Indian Reservation as they stood before later administrative shifts, preserving the mid-century spatial arrangement of this ancestral land.