2011 Map of Standing Horse Mesa

About this map

The Borderland Trading Post serves as a lone commercial anchor in this high desert landscape, situated at the junction of the Winslow-Polacca Rd and Indian Rte 9840. The topography is dominated by the broad uplift of Standing Horse Mesa, an area defined by its complex drainage network where ephemeral streams like Fern Feather Wash and Humpy Wash carve intricate paths through the terrain. Evidence of water management and local travel is scattered across the quadrangle, notably at Lewis Well and several connecting routes including Indian Rte 80 and Indian Rte 603. The map illustrates a high-desert environment where habitation is sparse and life revolves around critical water sources and the road networks that facilitate movement between trading points.