2021 Map of Wepo Village

About this map

Wepo Village sits at the edge of a landscape defined by dramatic shifts in elevation, where the drainage of Wepo Wash cuts through the desert floor. This 2021 survey of the Navajo Nation interior illustrates the spatial relationship between modern roadways like Indian Rte 43 and the ancient landforms of First Mesa. The mapping reveals a concentration of water sources critical to this arid environment, including Wepo Spring, Sand-Spring, and Cat Spring, often located near canyon walls or at the base of prominent rises. To the south, the terrain opens into the Sand Hills and the broader valley of Polacca Wash. This juxtaposition of named springs and complex canyon systems like One Cottonwood Canyon highlights the enduring importance of water and high-ground navigation in Navajo County's topography.