2014 Map of Middle Mesa

About this map

Middle Mesa rises prominently above the high desert floor of Coconino County, defining a landscape shaped by seasonal water and geological erosion. The map records a series of deep drainage systems, including the notable Coal Mine Canyon and the winding course of Moenkopi Wash to the south. Life in this arid environment centers on rare water sources like Lechee Da Kaid Spring and the ephemeral Greasewood Lake. Transportation is dominated by the diagonal sweep of Us-160, which cuts across the township lines to connect these remote landforms. From the heights of the Moenkopi Plateau to the carved depths of Ha Ho No Geh Canyon, the terrain illustrates the transition between vast sandstone mesas and the intricate canyon systems that feed into the larger regional basins.