2013 Map of Coyote Canyon NW

About this map

Buffalo Springs sits at the base of the eastern slopes of the Chuska Mountains, where the high desert terrain is defined by an intricate network of seasonal watercourses and remote springs. This 2013 survey documents a landscape where traditional movement is preserved through named routes like Clover Springs Rd and designated tribal infrastructure such as Indian Service Route 9657. The hydrology of the region is central to its character, with numerous vital water sources including White Water Spring, Willow Reed Spring, and Covered Spring punctuating the arid landscape. These features, along with the broad drainage of Tocito Wash, suggest a long history of land use centered on available water in this part of the Fort Defiance Agency. The map provides a clear record of the relationship between the elevated mountain terrain and the drainage plains of Salt Springs Wash.