1982 Map of White Hill

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape across this portion of Coconino County is defined by a complex system of plateaus and ephemeral drainage ways. High points like White Hill and Gray Mesa overlook the deep incision of Kaibito Canyon, where seasonal flows follow Kaibito Creek through the desert floor. This 1982 survey reveals a land managed for grazing and water access, documented through numerous livestock-related landmarks including the Lined Trees Windmill and various catchments such as Dejolie Tank and the Water Trough Well. Travel through this territory is marked by primitive 4wd tracks that navigate the breaks between the mesas and the stark rise of Red Bluff. The network of names like Starting Water Wash suggests a reliance on traditional water sources in a region where geography dictates the movement of people and animals.