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2011 Map of John Daw Mesa

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of John Daw Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

John Daw Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape in Coconino County, characterized by a complex network of arroyos and canyons. The topographical relief is punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Yellow Butte in the northeast and Yellowstone Point to the west. Water sources, vital in this arid environment, are specifically identified by labels like Well under the Rock and Smoke Hole Tank.

Transport through this part of the Navajo Nation is centered on the corridor of Indian Rte 6, which navigates between the deep incisions of Perea Canyon and Many Owl Canyon. Named topographical features like Kai Si Kato and The Narrows suggest a landscape shaped by both geologic erosion and indigenous presence. This 2011 survey provides a detailed look at the drainage patterns flowing through Coal Spring Canyon and Yellow Butte Wash before the era of modern digital elevation modeling became standard.