1970 Map of Flattop Hill

About this map

Flattop Hill and the surrounding high desert of Navajo County define this topographic study, reflecting the landscape as it was recorded in the late 1960s. The area is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and drainage systems, including Washboard Wash, Apache Wash, and East Wash, which carve through the arid terrain. Human activity in this portion of the Colorado Plateau is represented by isolated ranching and water infrastructure, such as Halfway Ranch and the Flattop Windmill. Notable landmarks like Monument Hill, Sheza Butte, and Buckhorn Hill provide distinct navigational points across a territory marked by numerous named draws, including Tenmile Draw and Ninemile Draw. A primitive Jeep Trail winds through the hills near Louis Hunt Tank, illustrating the limited transportation network used for land management and livestock operations in this remote segment of northeastern Arizona.