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1980 Map of Toadlena

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Toadlena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Chuska Mountains dominate the western horizon of this 1980 landscape, providing a dramatic backdrop to the Navajo Indian Reservation. This map reveals a network of high-desert settlements and trading posts connected by Us 666, including Toadlena, Two Grey Hills, and Sheep Springs. The geography is defined by a complex system of seasonal watercourses such as the Chaco River and Naschitti Wash, which carve through the arid terrain toward the eastern flats.

To the southeast, the protected grounds of the Chaco Canyon National Monument are visible, alongside cultural and commercial landmarks like the Tsaya Trading Post. Geological features such as Bennett Peak, Ford Butte, and the Bisti badlands highlight the unique erosional character of San Juan County. Remote outposts like Burnham and White Rock underscore the sparse, traditional settlement patterns of the Four Corners region during the late 20th century.