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2011 Map of Toenleshushe Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Toenleshushe Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Navajo Creek and its many winding tributaries define this high-desert landscape in the early 21st century. The map centers on the deep incisions of Toenleshushe Canyon, Nitsin Canyon, and BinneEtteni Canyon, which reveal a complex drainage system flowing toward the northwest. This area serves as a significant intersection of natural geology and human history, notably marked by the Inscription House Trading Post along Indian Rte 16.

Specific landmarks such as Eggshell Arch and the Inscription House Ruin Spring indicate the presence of important water sources and geological formations in this arid region. The network of canyons, including Black Sage Canyon, Geshi Canyon, and Potato Canyon, suggests a terrain that has historically dictated movement and settlement patterns. The road network remains sparse, concentrated primarily near the trading post and the southeastern portion of the quadrangle.