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2011 Map of Whippoorwill Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Whippoorwill Spring and its surrounding mesa define this high-desert landscape in the early 21st century. The map documents a network of Indian Routes, including Indian Rte-4 and Indian Rte-65, which connect isolated settlements and crucial water sources. Small, named communities such as Burnt Corn, Sei Betoh, and Willa Zhinni Toh are scattered across the terrain, indicating a dispersed pattern of residency tied to the land's hydrology.

Ephemeral water features are central to the geography here, with Burnt Corn Wash cutting through the northern section and several named springs, including White Horse Spring and Peaches Spring, providing vital points of reference. The presence of Smoke Signal Point and Smoke Signal Spring suggests the enduring cultural and navigational importance of these specific landmarks within the Chinle Agency region.