2018 Map of Indian Wells

About this map

Indian Wells serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape, situated where several tribal routes converge in the southwestern Navajo Nation. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent mesas and deep drainages, including the expansive Gray Mesa and Red Clay Mesa which overlook the winding course of the Na Ah Tee Wash. To the south, the distinct volcanic profile of Bidahochi Butte rises near Bidahochi Spring, marking a significant landmark for travelers along Indian Rte 15 and Indian Rte 153. This 2018 survey illustrates a complex network of seasonal water sources and named springs like Tree Spring and Sunshine Spring, which historically dictated movement across this arid region. The presence of Gasline Rd and various numbered Indian Routes reveals the modern infrastructure overlaid upon an ancient geography of canyons and mesas.