2023 Map of East of Great Bend

About this map

Chaco River carves a winding path through this corner of San Juan County, defining the drainage patterns of an arid landscape in the high desert of northwestern New Mexico. This 2023 survey illustrates the complex topography of the region, where the river meets Indian Creek amidst a network of canyons and plateaus. The map is primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System, showing the intersections of townships T23N R15W and T22N R15W. While the area lacks dense modern settlements, the detailed contouring reveals the natural landforms and ephemeral watercourses that have dictated movement and land use in this part of the Navajo Nation for generations.