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2020 Map of Coyote Canyon NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Buffalo Springs serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, positioned where the high plains meet the eastern slopes of the Chuska Mountains. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal watercourses, with the Salt Springs Wash and Tocito Wash cutting through the terrain. These drainages, along with Toecito Wash, dictate the local geography and the placement of historic routes like Clover Springs Rd and Loca Springs Rd.

Numerous natural water sources are scattered across the quadrangle, including Covered Spring, White Water Spring, and Piñon Spring. These springs and washes have long been vital to the region's inhabitants and livestock, particularly near the settlement at Buffalo Springs. The survey also highlights various local access routes such as Indian Svc Rte 9657 and Indian Svc Rte 9653, which connect this corner of the Navajo Nation.