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1967 Map of Shonto Butte

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Shonto Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Shonto Butte and a series of prominent volcanic landforms dominate this high-desert landscape within the Navajo Indian Reservation. Published from data collected in the late 1960s, the map reveals a remote geography of essential water sources and traditional landmarks. Named buttes such as Bad Medicine Butte, Window Rock Butte, and Bobcat Butte rise above the terrain, providing critical orientation points for those navigating the region.

Settlement is sparse, centered around Tees Toh and the area near Chandler Springs in the southwest corner. The presence of a Pumping Station, a localized Pipeline, and various unnamed prospects suggests early efforts to manage resources in this arid environment. Key water features like Coyote Springs, Shonto Spring, and Tees Toh Wash mark the lifeblood of the area, while a network of unimproved trails and fence lines indicates the ongoing agricultural and pastoral use of the land during this period.