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1966 Map of Toadlena

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Toadlena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is defined by its vital water sources and remote outposts on this mid-1960s survey. The small settlement of Toadlena serves as the focal point, situated at the edge of the high country where infrastructure like a Water Tank and Sewage Disposal facility support the community. The presence of a local Cem suggests a deeply rooted history in this high-altitude terrain.

Water management is central to life here, evidenced by the named Well and Shallow Well sites dotting the map, alongside more prominent features like Toadlena Lake and the winding Whiskey Creek. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Toh-ni-tsa Lookout and the To-dil-hil path, while Captain Tom Wash and Big Water Spring drain the eastern slopes. These labels provide a clear view of the essential natural and man-made resources required to sustain life in this corner of New Mexico.