2018 Map of Tsaile Butte

About this map

Tsaile Butte dominates the southwestern quadrant of this high-altitude landscape, marking a prominent geological point within the Navajo Nation. The map captures the complex topography where the Tunitcha Mountains and Chuska Mountains converge along the border of Apache County, Arizona, and San Juan County, New Mexico. Drainage patterns are defined by Tsaile Cr and Wheatfields Cr, which carve through the elevated terrain and secluded pockets like Hidden Valley. Transportation across this remote area is facilitated by a network of regional corridors including Indian Rte 30, Indian Rte 68, and several unpaved routes such as Beaver Creek Rd and Gap Springs Rd. This survey reflects the modern management of tribal lands, illustrating the relationship between natural mountain barriers and the critical infrastructure that connects these high-desert communities.