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2017 Map of Tohatchi

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tohatchi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tohatchi and the surrounding high desert plateau are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage channels including Muddy Wash, Norcross Wash, and Catron Wash. These ephemeral watercourses flow from the eastern slopes of the Chuska Mountains, shaping the arid terrain around Separate Hill and the broad Tohatchi Flats. The 2017 landscape shows a concentrated settlement pattern around Mexican Springs and Nakaibito, where local roads such as Deer Springs Rd and Barney's Rd provide access to the interior.

The map reveals an intricate infrastructure of tribal routes, notably Indian Svc Rte 9502 and Navajo Svc Rte 30, which navigate the elevation changes near Sitting Coyote Mesa. This modern survey documents the essential relationship between water management and human habitation in this part of McKinley County, illustrating how the natural topography of the mountains dictates the path of both the washes and the contemporary road network.