1991 Map of Giants Chair

About this map

The Hopi Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the ephemeral flow of Polacca Wash and its associated water management systems in this high-desert region of Arizona. The map illustrates a reliance on natural water sources and small-scale infrastructure, with Little Burro Spring, Rock Ledge Spring, and Coyote Spring dotting the terrain alongside several Check Dam installations and a Water Tank. Named for a prominent natural formation, the area surrounding the Giants Chair includes evidence of land use such as a Corral and a Drill Hole, reflecting the intersection of traditional reservation lands with modern resource surveying and ranching activities. The topography is meticulously captured through contour lines that reveal the intricate drainage patterns feeding into the wash.