2014 Map of Toadindaaska Mesa

About this map

Toadindaaska Mesa and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this landscape in the Navajo Nation during the early 21st century. The settlement of Cottonwood is the primary residential hub, situated near the intersection of several Bureau of Indian Affairs routes including Bia-4 and Bia-25. The map reveals a complex system of washes and drainage patterns, such as Cottonwood Wash and Tselayazhe Wash, which carve through the high plateaus. Landforms like Balakai Mesa and Tabahinez Mesa define the local topography, while localized water sources such as Chewed Nose Springs and Salina Springs provide vital points of interest in an otherwise arid environment. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of the Chinle Agency, showing how modern roads and traditional land use coexist among features like Atsadahsidahi and White Rock Point.