2011 Map of Cow Springs

About this map

Cow Springs serves as the focal point for this high-desert region, where the intersection of trade and geography is clearly defined by the Old Cow Springs Trading Post and the newer Cow Springs Trading Post. The landscape is dominated by significant plateaus and drainage systems, including the broad Wild Man Mesa to the north and Two Mesas to the east. The terrain drops into the Klethla Valley, a corridor shaped by ancient geological forces and seasonal watercourses. Local water sources, critical in this arid environment, are marked by features like Reed Spring, Maittoh, and Kai Si Kato. The presence of several tribal routes, such as Indian Rte-16 and Indian Rte-6270, highlights the enduring importance of this area as a crossroads for travel and commerce in the early 21st century.