White Mesa dominates the northern landscape of this San Juan County region, rising above the White Mesa Valley and the drainage of Lone Wash. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological formations, including the deep incision of Lone Mountain Canyon and the prominence of Red Mesa to the south. This area is a critical corridor for tribal and local transit, as evidenced by the network of indigenous and county routes such as Navajo White Mesa Rd and Indian Highway 35. The hydrography of the desert is captured through ephemeral and named flows like Salt Water Creek and Lone Mountain Creek. The map details a landscape where traditional land use and modern infrastructure meet, providing a clear record of the access roads and natural landmarks that define this high-desert environment.
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1886 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Canyon De Chelly
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Dinne Mesa NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Pastora Peak NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Dinne Mesa NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Pastora Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Toh-Atin Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000