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1982 Map of Toh Bih Nosteny

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Toh Bih Nosteny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this 1982 survey, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and essential water sources. The western edge is bounded by the striking Echo Cliffs, while the eastern portion features the linear extent of the Mormon Ridges. This high-desert terrain is marked by the presence of vital infrastructure such as Well No 1 (BM 5453) and Well No 2 (BM 5577), which were critical for life in this arid environment.

The namesake Toh Bih Nosteny appears near the northern boundary, signifying a key water feature in an area with sparse development. Traces of human activity are minimal but significant, evidenced by a Corral and various unimproved roads that snake through the plateaus and washes. This map captures the region after the 1975 photogrammetric mapping and 1977 field checks, documenting the subtle intersections of geography and land use on the reservation before more modern developments.