2021 Map of Indian Wells

About this map

Indian Wells anchors the high desert landscape of Navajo County, serving as a focal point for the surrounding tribal road network including Navajo Svc Rte 6 and Indian Rte 15. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent landforms such as Red Clay Mesa, Wood Chop Mesa, and the distinctive Bidahochi Butte to the south. This 2021 topographic record illustrates a complex drainage system where Na Ah Tee Wash and Bidahochi Wash cut through the arid plateaus, supplemented by vital water sources like Bidahochi Spring and Owl Spring. The infrastructure reflects a balance of traditional routes and modern utility corridors, notably Gasline Rd, crossing a landscape steeped in geologic and cultural history. Genealogists and land researchers can trace the relationship between these remote settlements and the natural landmarks that have long provided water and passage through the canyon lands.