2011 Map of Kydestea Spring

About this map

Kydestea Spring and Cottonwood Spring provide vital water points in this arid landscape of the Colorado Plateau, where drainage patterns are defined by the winding paths of Coal Mine Wash and Black Mesa Wash. The terrain is characterized by a high desert environment, marked by the prominent elevation of Yellow Butte in the northwest. In this 2011 survey, the human footprint remains sparse, primarily represented by Indian Rte 6620, which cuts through the high country. The map illustrates the specialized hydrology of the region, where seasonal washes and isolated springs dictate the location of travel routes and historical land use within Navajo County.