2011 Map of Toh Atin Mesa West

About this map

Toh Atin Mesa dominates this landscape along the border of Arizona and Utah, providing a high-elevation backdrop to a network of ephemeral watercourses and early 21st-century roadways. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a high-desert environment defined by drainage patterns like Gothic Creek and Willow Spring Wash, which cut through the arid terrain. The map records the essential transportation infrastructure of the region, specifically identifying Indian Rte 5089 and Indian Rte 5045, which serve as primary connectors across this section of the Shiprock Agency. In the southeastern portion, Sweetwater Wash indicates the continued importance of natural drainage systems in shaping the local geography. The layout of these routes, including Road 5058, reflects the intersection of contemporary travel and traditional landscape features in a region where water sources and high mesas dictate the flow of movement.