2018 Map of Tall Mesa

About this map

Tall Mesa dominates this section of the Apache County landscape, serving as a primary landmark in a region defined by high-desert drainage systems and open flats. The 2018 survey illustrates a remote network of unpaved and primitive routes, such as Indian Rte 118 and Indian Rte 8071, which navigate the arid terrain. The water patterns are primarily ephemeral, characterized by the winding path of Tyende Cr and its tributaries, including Blackhorse Wash and Burro Wash. To the north, the broad expanse of Greasewood Flat indicates the characteristic low-lying vegetation and sediment-rich basins of the Colorado Plateau. This topography reveals a place of sparse human infrastructure, where modern roads like Co Rd C481 follow long-established natural corridors between mesas and washes.