2021 Map of Whirlwind Rock

About this map

Hard Rock Mesa and the expansive Shonto Plateau define the high desert landscape of this portion of Coconino County. The terrain is marked by significant vertical relief, where flat-topped formations like Flat Mesa and prominent landmarks such as Whirlwind Rock rise above the drainage systems. Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, evidenced by named seeps and springs including Red Spot Spring, Wolf Spring, and the appropriately named Old Farm Spring. The map documents a complex network of canyons and washes, most notably Binne Etteni Canyon, which carries drainage toward Navajo Cr. To the south, the topography transitions toward the Klethla Valley Wash and Begashibito Wash, illustrating the natural conduits for seasonal runoff that have shaped the plateau for generations.