1989 Map of Hogan Mesa

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Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this late-century landscape, where industrial activity is etched into the high desert of San Juan County. The terrain is defined by the massive Casa Del Eco Mesa and the central prominence of Hogan Mesa, both surrounded by a network of resource extraction. A high density of Oil Wells, Drill Holes, and supporting Tanks suggests a period of significant petroleum exploration, particularly in the northern reaches and near Little Water Spring. Along the eastern edge, Desert Creek winds past distinctive Sand Dunes and the lone landmark of Standing Rock. This 1980s field check records a remote interior of the Four Corners region, capturing the juxtaposition of ancient geological features like Hogan with modern infrastructure like the prominent Pipeline and Trans Line.