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1982 Map of Tohatchi

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Tohatchi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Chuska Mountains define the western landscape of this McKinley County region within the Navajo Indian Reservation. Settlement is concentrated at the edge of the upland terrain, where Tohatchi and Mexican Springs serve as primary centers of activity. The map reveals a community-focused geography, showing the Tse Bonita School and Rodeo Grds near the northern boundary.

Hydrology is a dominant feature, as numerous ephemeral watercourses like Muddy Wash, Red Willow Wash, and Catron Wash flow eastward toward the Tohatchi flats. The presence of Sewage Disposal Ponds and a Gravel Pit near Coyote Mesa indicates the infrastructure supporting these high-desert communities in the late 1970s. This survey records the proximity of local landmarks like Separate Hill to the complex network of washes that cross the arid plain.