2023 Map of Coyote Canyon NW

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Chuska Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in McKinley County. The settlement at Buffalo Springs sits at a crossroads where the local drainage network of Salt Springs Wash and Tocito Wash defines the movement of water across the arid terrain. This topography is shaped by a series of critical water sources, including White Water Spring, Willow Reed Spring, and Covered Spring, which have historically sustained life in this region. The map details a network of service routes and local roads such as Clover Springs Rd and Loca Springs Rd, illustrating the modern infrastructure overlaid on traditional land divisions within the Navajo Nation. These roads trace the contours of the land, providing access to remote springs like Loca Spring and Piñon Spring tucked into the mountain foothills.