2011 Map of White Mesa Arch

About this map

White Mesa Arch stands as the primary landmark in this corner of Coconino County, set within a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and remote desert routes. The terrain is marked by the broad expanse of Red Lake Valley and the carved path of Sour Water Canyon, which drains into Sour Water Wash toward the northeast. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a network of tribal roads including Indian Rte 16 and Indian Rte 6270, which navigate the open plateaus and drainage systems. The map illustrates a modern state of the Navajo Nation interior, where transportation relies on these established routes through the arid basin and range topography.