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2011 Map of Tonalea

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tonalea serves as the central hub of this desert landscape, characterized by its position at the intersection of critical local travel routes. The presence of the Tonalea Post Office marks the community's importance as a regional gathering point within Coconino County. The topography is defined by ephemeral water features and distinctive rock formations, most notably the towering twin sandstone pillars known as Elephant Feet.

Hydrological patterns are dictated by the seasonally variable Red Lake and the drainage networks of Porcupine Wash and Narrow Wash. A complex system of tribal routes, including Indian Rte-21 and Hopi Reservation Rd, connects the scattered settlements and grazing lands. This map captures the intersection of high-desert geology and the established infrastructure of the Navajo and Hopi lands during the early 21st century.