1991 Map of Tovar Mesa West

About this map

Hopi Indian Reservation and Navajo Indian Reservation lands converge across this arid high-desert landscape in the early 1990s. The terrain is defined by the prominent Tovar Mesa to the southeast and the steep overlook at Elbow Point in the northeast. Water management is the primary human footprint on this map, as evidenced by a network of scattered infrastructure. The seasonal Polacca Wash cuts through the territory, supported by a localized Levee to manage intermittent flow. Ranching and livestock survival are indicated by the presence of multiple Corral sites, Water Tanks, and a Well, marking the essential points of utility in a region where the boundary between Coconino and Navajo counties bisects the open range.