2011 Map of Toadindaaska Mesa

About this map

Toadindaaska Mesa dominates the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in the early twenty-first century, part of a terrain defined by traditional Navajo (Diné) place names and a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes. The small settlement of Cottonwood sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding homesteads and ranching roads. Drainage patterns are vital to this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Chewed Nose Springs and the Tselayazhe Wash, which flows southward toward Be Akeghalchee. Prominent landforms such as Tabahinez Mesa, White Rock Point, and the heights of Dzillibai provide significant landmarks for navigation across the territory. The map details an intricate web of local travel, including Indian Rte 4 and Indian Rte 29, illustrating how modern infrastructure follows the natural contours of the mesas.