1988 Map of Cedar Ridge

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is defined by its dramatic geological formations and essential water management features in this 1980s survey. The Echo Cliffs run nearly the entire length of the eastern territory, creating a sharp divide between the high plateaus and Echo Valley. This arid environment necessitated a sophisticated network of Check Dams along Tanner Wash and its tributaries, revealing a pattern of land use focused on erosion control and water retention. Human presence is evidenced by scattered Corrals and managed water sources like Eagle Nest Reservoir and First Reservoir. The map illustrates a high-desert terrain where ridges such as Limestone Ridge, Cornfield Ridge, and Black Rock Ridge dictated movement and settlement patterns long before modern infrastructure reached this part of Coconino County.