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2014 Map of Indian Wells

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Indian Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Indian Wells and the neighboring settlement of Bidahochi anchor this high-desert landscape in the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent mesas, including Gray Mesa, Red Clay Mesa, and Wood Chop Mesa, which overlook the seasonal drainage of Bidahochi Wash. The road network is heavily influenced by Bureau of Indian Affairs routes such as Bia-6 and Bia-15, tracing a path through the sandstone formations and canyons like Na Ah Tee Canyon.

Water sources are scarce but critical to the geography, marked by isolated points such as Bidahochi Spring, Sunshine Spring, and Dog Spring. The map documents a sparsely populated region where life follows the natural contours of the land, centered around the landmark Bidahochi Butte. A prominent Gasline Rd cuts across the northern section, indicating the modern infrastructure that traverses this traditional landscape.