2023 Map of Toyee

About this map

Toyee Spring serves as a central focal point in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, where the drainage systems of Soft Water Wash and Standing Rock Wash carve through the plateau. The topography is defined by a series of significant erosional features, including Soft Water Canyon and the aptly named Deadman Canyon to the southwest. Transport across this terrain relies on a network of tribal and federal routes, such as Navajo Svc Rte 9 and Old Bureau of Land Mgmt Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The map reveals a remote pastoral and transit-oriented character, where water sources like the spring were historically vital for both local inhabitants and travelers navigating between Black Mesa Canyon and the surrounding high country.