1969 Map of Goldtooth

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands within Coconino County define this arid landscape, where the shifting topography of Sand Dunes meets the structural elevations of Tohnali Mesa and Coal Mine Mesa. The 1969 field survey reveals a terrain shaped by wind and water, marked by distinctive landforms like Hogan Ridge and the dramatic drop of the Adeii Eechii Cliffs into the lower elevations of Ward Terrace. Human presence in this high-desert environment is represented by the settlement of Goldtooth and scattered vital water sources like Seller Spring, Spring On The Rock, and The Big Lake. A specialized network of Pack Trails and four-wheel-drive tracks connects these remote points, emphasizing the traditional transportation patterns used to navigate the extensive Moenkopi Plateau and the seasonal drainage basins of Big Wash and Chiehazhahi Wash.