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2018 Map of First Flat Mesa

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of First Flat Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

First Flat Mesa and Second Flat Mesa dominate the central topography of this Navajo County landscape, where high plateaus rise above a network of seasonal drainages and vital water sources. The importance of reliable water in this arid region is marked by Cottonwood Spring, Rainbow Spring, and Coyote Spring, which are scattered among the mesas. These springs historically served as critical landmarks and resources for those navigating the high desert of the Fort Defiance Agency.

Transportation through this territory relies on a framework of tribal routes, including Indian Rte 9062 and Whitecone Rd, which skirt the bases of significant landforms like Stephen Butte. The seasonal flow of Ha-whi-yalin Wash and Coyote Wash illustrates the hydrological patterns that have shaped the land, carving paths between the mesas and defining the local drainage system across several townships.