2021 Map of Standing Horse Mesa

About this map

Standing Horse Mesa rises above the intricate drainage network of Navajo County, defining a landscape marked by deep washes and high plateaus. The terrain is dominated by the sprawling Rincon Basin to the west and Ives Mesa to the southeast, illustrating the complex erosion patterns typical of this portion of the Arizona desert. The map tracks the passage of Fern Feather Wash as it snakes between these elevated landforms, providing a vital geographic corridor through the high-desert country. Infrastructure in the area is primarily defined by the Bureau of Indian Affairs road system, including Indian Rte 60 and Indian Rte 603. In the southwest, Painted Desert Rim Dr skirts the edge of the basin, offering a point of access to the high-relief overlooks that characterize the Painted Desert region.