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2011 Map of Two Red Mesas

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Two Red Mesas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Two Red Mesas rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert portion of Coconino County, characterized by a network of drainage washes and tribal routes. The landscape is defined by the flow of Starting Water Wash, which bisects the central terrain, joined by the smaller courses of Long Canyon Wash and Square Butte Wash. These seasonal waterways are the primary natural features in an area where local infrastructure is limited to critical water sources and unpaved roads.

Evidence of local land use is visible at Bennett Corral, situated near the vital Bennett Spring. This cluster of features, along with the convergence of Navajo Canyon Rd and Indian Rte 6330, suggests a geography focused on ranching and livestock management within the Navajo Nation. The absence of dense settlement highlights the remote nature of this region, where survival and movement revolve around the location of springs and established canyon routes.