1990 Map of Low Mountain

About this map

Balakai Mesa and the high desert plateaus of Northeastern Arizona define this 1990 provisional study, marking the intersection of the Navajo Indian Reservation and the Hopi Indian Reservation. The small community of Low Mountain is situated along the Tse Chizzi Wash, where the landscape is characterized by deep erosional features like Wind Whistle Canyon and Keams Canyon. Water management is central to life in this arid environment, evidenced by named water sources such as Tse Chizzi Spring, Denezitpi Spring, and Coyote Spring, along with a network of Check Dams and Sewage Disposal Ponds. The presence of landmarks like Smoke Signal Point and Smoke Signal suggests traditional communication nodes or high-altitude lookout points. This map documents a transitional period for these tribal lands, capturing the placement of rural residences and infrastructure before the turn of the millennium.