2011 Map of Red Willow Spring

About this map

Red Willow Spring and Cottonwood Spring serve as the primary named landmarks in this arid stretch of the Navajo County landscape. The 2011 survey reveals a complex network of unpaved roads and trails crisscrossing the high plateau, indicating a region defined by seasonal ranching or resource management rather than permanent residential settlement. These water sources have long been critical waypoints in the desert, often dictating the path of local travel. The map’s precise documentation of drainage patterns and topographical contours illustrates the rugged environment surrounding these isolated springs, which remain vital features for navigation and land use in this open portion of northern Arizona.