2018 Map of Owl Spring

About this map

Owl Spring serves as a primary namesake for this high-desert region of Navajo County, which is defined by a system of mesas and deep drainage washes. The topography transitions from the high elevations of Owl Spring Mesa down into sheltered corridors like Owl Spring Valley and Dipping Bucket Valley. Water, though sparse, dictates the geography here, with Many Skull Spring and the extensive Moenkopi Wash system carving paths through the arid terrain. The map documents the presence of Coal Mine Wash and Aasayii Wash, indicating a landscape shaped by seasonal runoff. Cultural markers are primarily confined to indigenous transportation routes, most notably Indian Rte 591 and Indian Rte 6541, which provide access to more remote locations like Small White Mesa Flat and the geological passage at Rock Gap.