2014 Map of Hotevilla

About this map

Third Mesa and Oraibi Mesa define the high-desert geography of this region in Navajo County, where ancient patterns of settlement remain visible in the high-altitude landscape. The modern communities of Hotevilla, Bacavi, and Kykotsmovi Village are situated along the critical transit corridor of Az-264, which winds through the sandstone formations. The map documents numerous traditional sites including Pivahn-hon-kya-pi, Huk Ovi, and Mumurva, alongside the historic settlement of Oraibi. Water sources, though scarce, are recorded at locations like Hotevilla Spring and the ephemeral drainages of Siwukva and Howimpa. Smaller routes like Bear Spring Rd and Bia-9 provide access between the mesas, while Oraibi Butte stands as a prominent landmark in the southwestern portion of the quadrangle. The survey illustrates the concentration of cultural and residential life on the mesa tops, a strategy shaped by the local topography and resource availability.