2011 Map of Boot Mesa

About this map

Hoskinnini Mesa and the expansive Boot Mesa define this high-desert landscape within the Navajo Nation near the Arizona-Utah border. The terrain is characterized by broad alluvial plains like El Capitan Flat and the intricate drainage patterns of the Oljeto Wash and El Capitan Wash. Transport across this arid region relies on a network of tribal routes, including Indian Rte 42 and Indian Rte 6420, which navigate the gaps between massive sandstone formations. Notable landmarks such as Hat Rock and the geologic incline known as The Ramp provide essential navigation points in a territory where water courses and mesa walls dictate the movement of both people and livestock. This 2011 survey documents the contemporary path of these roads through traditional lands, including the area near Azansosi Mesa.