1969 Map of White Water Tank

About this map

The high plateau of the Navajo Indian Reservation in Coconino County is defined by its seasonal water sources and distinct landforms. The Dinnebito Wash carves through the landscape, flanked by the elevated Ward Terrace and Newberry Mesa. This 1969 survey captures a sparsely populated region where human presence is marked by essential infrastructure like the Black Falls Bible Church and a network of livestock tanks, including Little Black Hill Tank, Horse Water Tanks, and White Water Tank. Evidence of indigenous place-naming and heritage is found in features like Lii Haaditiih Hill, Tiis Holoni, and Bidaaii Ta Haali. The map reveals complex land management through the Joint Use Area Bdy, indicating the shared jurisdictional history of the Navajo and Hopi peoples in this arid corridor.