1972 Map of Lee Mountain

About this map

Marcou Mesa dominates this landscape in northern Arizona, rising above the surrounding drainages of the Painted Desert region. This 1972 field-checked survey captures the high-plateau topography and the intermittent water systems that define the area's geography. The map reveals a network of primitive transportation and water management, including the Tanner Trail and numerous Jeep Trails that navigate the slopes of Lee Mountain. Water sources are critical identifiers on this arid terrain, marked by features such as Lee Mountain Tanks, Balbasin Tank, and VK Windmill. The drainage patterns of Joseph City Wash and Leroux Wash illustrate how seasonal runoff has carved the breaks of the mesa, providing essential context for understanding the historic range land and livestock routes of Navajo County during the early 1970s.