2011 Map of Boot Mesa

About this map

Oljato Wash and El Capitan Wash define the drainage patterns of this high desert landscape on the Arizona-Utah border. The terrain is characterized by massive formations such as Boot Mesa, Hoskinnini Mesa, and Azansosi Mesa, which rise sharply above the floor of El Capitan Flat. These landforms, along with distinctive points like Hat Rock and The Ramp, suggest the dramatic verticality of the region. Transportation across this expanse is facilitated by several tribal routes, including Indian Rte 42 and Indian Rte 6410. The map documents a sparsely populated area where natural geography dictates the path of travel and human presence, with Narrow Canyon Wash cutting through the northern reaches of the quadrangle.