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2018 Map of Beeshsikad Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Balakai Mesa dominates the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Apache County, falling away toward the prominent overlook at Owl Hat Point. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by its water sources and drainage patterns, where the winding course of Jeddito Wash cuts through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. Access to this remote region is facilitated by Indian Rte 8059 along the western edge and the local C 290 route.

Water remains a critical element for local life and livestock, evidenced by the distribution of named seeps across the mesas and valleys. The map identifies specific reliable locations including Beeshsikad Spring in the east, Cow Springs to the north, and Antelope Trail Spring further south. These points, along with Oak Spring, highlight the essential natural landmarks that have historically supported settlement and movement through this part of the Navajo Nation.