2010 Map of Counselor

About this map

Counselor serves as the primary settlement on this high-desert plateau within the Eastern Navajo Agency, positioned along a major arterial road. The landscape is defined by the massive Sisnathyel Mesa and a network of deep drainage systems including Escrito Canyon, Venado Canyon, and Largo Cañon. This 2010 survey highlights the infrastructure of the San Juan Basin Gas Field, illustrating how energy extraction has integrated with the traditional geography of the region. A series of indigenous thoroughfares, such as Indian Service Rte 46 and Indian Service Route 471, crisscross the territory, connecting isolated points across the rugged topography. These roads trace the natural contours of the land, leading toward seasonal watercourses like Cañada Alemita and providing essential access through the arid basin environment.