2011 Map of Toh Atin Mesa West

About this map

The arid drainage networks of the Shiprock Agency are defined by ephemeral watercourses like Gothic Creek, which carves through the landscape alongside Willow Spring Wash. This 2011 survey reveals a territory where transportation is guided by the local road system, including Indian Rte 5089 and Indian Rte 5058, connecting this high desert terrain to the wider region via Route 160. The most prominent landform is Toh Atin Mesa, a broad plateau that overlooks the confluence of several seasonal washes, including Sweetwater Wash. The pattern of Indian Routes such as Indian Rte 5845 and Indian Rte 5045 suggests a landscape of decentralized residency and traditional land use, where movement follows the natural contours of the mesas and creek beds.