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2018 Map of Bad Bug Butte

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bad Bug Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bad Bug Butte rises as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape within the Chinle Agency, where the northeastern Arizona plateau meets the foothills of the Lukachukai Mountains and Chuska Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of expansive mesas including Sitting Coyote Mesa, Supai Mesa, and Mid Wide Mesa, separated by seasonal drainage systems like Greasewood Wash and Tohotso Cr. This 2018 survey captures the sparse but persistent settlement patterns of the region, anchored by locales such as Toohidazdii, Tsedadahot Sosi, and Bijaadibae.

Modern infrastructure, represented by Apache Co Rte C510 and Navajo Svc Rte 8063, navigates the complex topography between named heights like White Clay Hill and Horse Lookout Hill. A vital water source in this arid environment is noted at Cool Water Spring, while the descriptive nomenclature of the landscape—from The Pillow to Snake Den Point—reflects the unique character of the geological formations found throughout these traditional lands.