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2020 Map of Chuska Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Chuska Peak towers over this high-elevation landscape in McKinley County, serving as a prominent landmark within the Chuska Mountains. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal water sources and named springs, including Oak Spring, Dadasoa Spring, and Manuelito Spring, which have historically supported life in this arid region. The presence of Whiskey Lake and Red Pond at high altitudes suggests a landscape where water management and natural catchment were vital for both indigenous populations and later travelers.

Transportation through this high-desert environment is facilitated by the Navajo Svc Rte 30 and Navajo Svc Rte 31, which navigate the elevation changes near Antelope Pass and the Deza Bluffs. This 2020 survey provides a modern record of these established routes and land divisions within the Navajo Nation, documenting how the physical geography of Mountain Valley and the various washes, such as Red Willow Wash and Salt Springs Wash, continue to shape the local geography.