1980 Map of Toadlena

About this map

The high desert landscape of the Navajo Indian Reservation is defined by a vast network of drainage washes and striking geological landmarks in this 1980 survey. Anchored by the Chuska Mountains to the west, the area features prominent volcanic plugs and mesas such as Bennett Peak, Ford Butte, and Rock Mesa. The map captures the alignment of US Highway 666 as it connects the settlements of Naschitti, Sheep Springs, and Newcomb, providing a window into the region's transport corridor between the mountains and the Chaco River. In the southeast, the boundaries of Chaco Culture National Historical Park and the complex badlands of the Bisti area highlight the transition from cultural heritage sites to the wide, arid expanses of Split Lip Flats and Kim-me-ni-oli Valley. Local commerce and resource extraction are represented by an Oil Field and scattered trading posts like Two Grey Hills.