2020 Map of Borrego Pass

About this map

Borrego Pass serves as a focal point for this high-desert landscape in the Eastern Navajo Agency, where the terrain is defined by deep drainages and rising tablelands. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the broad Mesa de Jaramillo and the winding course of Cañon Largo. This region’s hydraulic history is visible through a network of seasonal watercourses like Cañada Marcelina, Cañada Milpitas, and Cañada de Saladeta Canyon, as well as the spring at Ojo del Chopo. Transportation through this isolated terrain relies on a system of Indian Service Routes and local roads, including Crow Mesa Rd and Star Pond Rd. The map illustrates a complex topography of mesas and arroyos typical of McKinley County, providing a clear view of the land use and natural water features used by local inhabitants in the early 21st century.