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2021 Map of John Daw Mesa

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of John Daw Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

John Daw Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape in northern Arizona, characterized by deep-cut washes and prominent terrain features. The presence of the John Daw Grave on the western flank of the mesa provides a significant point of interest for genealogists and local historians, anchoring the landscape to its namesake family. The area is defined by complex drainage systems such as Bitter Spring Wash and Yellow Butte Wash, which navigate around landmarks like Yellowstone Point and Yellow Butte.

Transportation through the region relies on traditional routes like Indian Rte 6, which crosses the southern portion of the sheet. Notable water-related landmarks including Well under the Rock and Kai Si Kato highlight the critical role of water sources in this environment. The map also records several canyons such as Coal Spring Canyon and Many Owl Canyon, illustrating the erosion patterns between the high mesas and Red Lake Valley.