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2020 Map of Chuska Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Chuska Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tohatchi sits at the edge of the Tohatchi Flats, serving as a focal point for this high-desert landscape in McKinley County. The drainage network is a primary feature of the geography, with Red Willow Wash, Muddy Wash, and Figueredo Wash carving seasonal paths across the terrain. These ephemeral waterways converge toward the open flats, reflecting the hydrological patterns of the Navajo Nation.

Near the northwestern corner, Chuska Lake provides a rare perennial water feature, while the presence of Manuelito Spring indicates the vital importance of groundwater sources in this arid environment. The road system, including Navajo Svc Rte 37 and Indian Svc Rte 9654, connects the community of Tohatchi with the outlying settlement of Brimhall Nizhoni. The landscape transitions into more complex topography to the east and south, marked by the incisions of Grey Ridge Canyon and Window Rock Canyon.