2021 Map of Wild Horse Mesa

About this map

Wild Horse Mesa dominates this Coconino County landscape, rising between the convoluted shorelines and dramatic sandstone formations within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The intricate fingers of Navajo Canyon and the northern reach of Labyrinth Bay illustrate a topography shaped by desert erosion and rising reservoir waters. Distinctive landmarks like the isolated Tower Butte and the natural span of Navajo Arch provide clear reference points for those navigating this complex terrain. To the north and east, the Rainbow Plateau and the high elevations of Cummings Mesa frame the area's geological character, which includes specific cultural and geological markers such as Liitkiizh Shijei and Pinnacle Rock. The map details the transition from the high mesa tops to the deep-cut canyon floors, reflecting the vast drainage networks that define this part of Arizona.