2011 Map of Turkey Track Butte

About this map

Turkey Track Butte dominates this Navajo County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a series of prominent volcanic or erosional landforms and seasonal drainages. The area is characterized by scattered water sources vital to this arid environment, such as Mexican Rest Spring located near Mexican Rest Peak. A network of unpaved routes, including Indian Rte-9860 and Indian Rte-9861, provides access through the expansive drainage systems of Cottonwood Wash and Salt Seeps Wash. These washes dictate the local topography, carving paths between named landmarks like Sharp Butte, Edge Butte, and the interestingly titled Coyote Joe Rock. The map illustrates a largely open territory, likely utilized for seasonal grazing or transit, where the naming of specific peaks and springs serves as critical navigational markers in a sparsely populated region of the Fort Defiance Agency.