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2013 Map of Toadlena

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Toadlena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Chuska Mountains dominate the western horizon of this high-desert landscape in the San Juan Basin. The settlement of Toadlena serves as a primary focal point, anchored by its local Po and proximity to Indian Service Route 191. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages and intermittent water sources that have shaped the local geography for generations, including the prominent Captain Tom Wash, Toadlena Lake, and the aptly named Big Water Spring.

High-elevation landmarks like the Toh-Ni-Tsa Lookout provide clear vantage points over the surrounding country, while historical thoroughfares such as Old Mountain Rd trace the movement between the peaks and the basin floor. Several seasonal streams, such as Whiskey Cr and To-dil-hil Wash, cut through the desert, illustrating the vital role of water management and natural drainage in this arid region of the Navajo Nation.