1982 Map of Tall Tree Mesa

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands in Apache County are meticulously detailed in this provisional survey, which documents a complex network of canyons and mesas in the high desert. The landscape is defined by massive formations like Tall Tree Mesa and Black Mesa, dissected by deep drainages including Yellowstone Canyon and Tezinie Canyon. Notable for its focus on topographical nuances, the sheet identifies specific named pockets of the canyon system such as Jimson Weed Canyon and Sheep Dip Canyon. The seasonal water flow of Agua Sal Creek provides the primary drainage through this arid territory. This 1980s-era record also traces modern infrastructure developments, specifically the Steel Tower Trans Line, cutting across the traditional terrain near Owl Nest and Bilasha.