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1970 Map of John Daw Mesa

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of John Daw Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

John Daw Mesa and the surrounding high desert terrain define this landscape within the Navajo - Hopi Joint Use Area. The map reveals a remote environment where water sources and family landmarks are central to the geography. Specific sites like the John Daw Grave and John Daw Well provide important genealogical and historical markers of the area's inhabitants.

A network of drainage systems, including Bitter Spring Wash, Porcupine Wash, and Many Owl Canyon, carves through the terrain, illustrating the intricate natural irrigation and erosion patterns. Notable landmarks such as Yellowstone Point and Yellow Butte serve as significant navigational anchors. The presence of Kai Si Kato and Well under the Rock highlights the critical importance of reliable water points in this arid region on the border of Coconino and Navajo counties.