2014 Map of Bird Springs Wash

About this map

Bird Springs Wash and Coyote Wash define the drainage patterns of this high desert landscape within the Fort Defiance Agency. The terrain is marked by dramatic elevation changes, notably along the Edge of Mesa that transitions into the broad profile of Ives Mesa. This 2014 survey documents the vital infrastructure of the region, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs road network, including the primary route Bia-15 and its connectors like Bia-6830. The presence of the namesake Bird Springs indicates a crucial water source in an otherwise arid environment, serving as a focal point for understanding local movement and land use. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural topography and tribal transportation routes at the start of the twenty-first century.