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2018 Map of John Daw Mesa

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of John Daw Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

John Daw Grave sits as a solitary landmark on the plateau north of Perea Canyon, marking a specific human footprint in this high-desert landscape of Coconino County. The topography is dominated by the broad expanse of John Daw Mesa and the prominent rising form of Yellow Butte to the northeast. Complex drainage patterns define the region, with Yellow Butte Wash and Coal Spring Canyon carving through the terrain toward the lower elevations of Red Lake Valley.

Cultural and natural history intersect at water sources such as Well under the Rock and Kai Si Kato, which have long served as vital points in this arid environment. The map details a network of indigenous routes, including Indian Rte 6011 and Indian Rte 6, which navigate around dramatic geological features like The Narrows and Yellowstone Point. These landmarks provide essential context for understanding the historic movement and land use throughout the Navajo Nation territory.