1966 Map of Toadlena

About this map

Toadlena serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1960s survey of the Navajo Indian Reservation, showing a landscape defined by traditional land use and essential infrastructure. The community features a Cem, water tanks, and a sewage disposal site, clustered near the drainage of Captain Tom Wash. The terrain is marked by high-altitude features like the Toh-ni-tsa Lookout and the To-dil-hil area, reflecting the importance of observation and travel routes across these high plateaus. Water resources are critical in this arid environment, represented by named sources such as Toadlena Lake, Big Water Spring, and the perennial flows of Whiskey Creek. Numerous wells and shallow wells are scattered throughout, indicating the dispersed nature of grazing and residency patterns in San Juan County during this period.