2018 Map of White Mesa Arch

About this map

White Mesa Arch serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of Coconino County, situated among the prominent formations of White Mesa. The terrain is defined by the elevation changes of the Shonto Plateau to the northeast and the broad expanse of Red Lake Valley stretching across the central and western sections. This 2018 survey illustrates a complex network of tribal transit routes, including Indian Rte 16 and Navajo Trl, which navigate the area's many seasonal drainages. Notable watercourses like Sour Water Wash, which carves through Sour Water Canyon, and Begashibito Wash indicate the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped local travel and land use within this portion of the Navajo Nation.