2011 Map of Preston Well

About this map

Preston Well and several other dispersed water sources define the survival and movement patterns in this corner of Coconino County. The map documents a landscape where life centers on specific named wells, many bearing family-derived names such as Bahe Adakai Well and Benally Well. These scattered points of reliability are connected by a sparse network of roads, notably Indian Rte 6731, which traverses the high desert terrain. The northern section is dominated by the prominence of Crooked Ridge, a significant natural landmark that dictates the drainage and trail patterns of the area. This 2011 survey illustrates a region where water rights and access points like Tapaha Well and White Sand Well remain the most critical features for land management and local navigation.