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2011 Map of Toh De Niihe

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Toh De Niihe is the focal point of this arid landscape, where seasonal drainage patterns define the geography. The area's hydrology is marked by the convergence of several ephemeral watercourses, including Balakai Wash and Tse Ba Ni Zi Ni Wash, which cut through the high desert floor. These washes play a central role in the local environment, directing the flow of water and sediment during peak precipitation events.

Prominent geological formations like White Horse Butte and Tse Lichii Dah Azka provide significant elevation and visual orientation points across the open terrain. Human settlement and activity are concentrated near the southern boundary around Bekihatso, while Indian Rte 4 serves as the primary transportation artery connecting these remote locales within the Chinle Agency. The mapping of these landforms and routes highlights the fundamental relationship between the region's topography and its sparse network of roads and settlements.