2021 Map of Ventana Mesa

About this map

The high plateau country of Apache County is defined here by the towering formation of Ventana Mesa, which anchors the central landscape. This 2021 survey illustrates a sparse but significant network of transportation routes, including BIA Rte 8090 and Indian Rte 8090, which navigate the elevation changes between the plains and the surrounding bluffs. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features such as the Hope Arch and the sweeping curves of Red Rock Rim. In the northwest, the edge of Carson Mesa provides a stark contrast to the lower elevations, while Tse Abe I stands as a local landmark. The presence of Red Mesa in the southeast corner completes a picture of an arid, high-altitude environment where the few existing roads like Co Rd 554 must follow the natural contours of the land.