2018 Map of Standing Horse Mesa

About this map

Standing Horse Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape in Navajo County, showcasing a terrain defined by extensive plateau formations and drainage networks. The map details the intricate topography of Ives Mesa and the wide drainage of Rincon Basin, providing a clear view of the arid geography within the Fort Defiance Agency. Human presence is marked by the remote Rincon Ranch and a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Indian Rte 60 and Indian Rte 603. Along the southwestern portion of the sheet, Painted Desert Rim Dr tracks the edge of the colorful desert landscape. Seasonal watercourses like Fern Feather Wash and Humpy Wash underscore the hydrologic patterns of the region, where water flow is transient but central to the local environment and ranching operations.