1967 Map of Bat Spring

About this map

The Navajo - Hopi Joint Use Area dominates this late-1960s landscape, marking a complex chapter of land administration along the boundary of Coconino Co and Navajo Co. This territory is defined by the vital presence of scattered water sources in an otherwise arid expanse, including Bat Spring, Willow Spring, and Badger Spring. The terrain is punctuated by significant geological features such as Rough Rock Point and the deep cuts of the Bat Canyon system. Human activity is sparsely recorded, centered on the settlement of Toh Ha Ha Clah and a lone Corral, reflecting the traditional pastoral economy of the region. The map illustrates a moment when natural springs dictated the location of nearly every notable landmark, providing essential context for those researching the historical geography and tribal land use of this northeastern Arizona high desert.