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2018 Map of Bat Spring

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bat Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bat Spring serves as a vital water source in this high-desert landscape of Coconino County, where drainage patterns like Bat Canyon define the topography. The region is marked by its arid hydrography, featuring isolated springs such as Willow Spring, Badger Spring, and Lower Badger Spring, alongside the uniquely named Tolah Nascih. These water points have historically anchored movement and survival in the dry Coconino interior.

Transportation through this portion of the Navajo Nation relies on a network of unpaved routes, most notably Indian Rte 7 and Indian Rte 1. The land rises toward the east, culminating in prominent geographical markers like Rough Rock Point. This 2018 survey documents the remote character of the plateau before modern development, capturing a snapshot of traditional land use and the critical importance of localized springs to the surrounding environment.