Loading map...

2013 Map of Hospah

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hospah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hospah and the surrounding high desert of McKinley County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral watercourses and energy extraction. The northern portion of the landscape is marked by the Hospah Oil Field, an industrial footprint integrated into the arid terrain near Sandoval Arroyo. Water management is central to life here, evidenced by numerous livestock tanks such as Indian Tank, Escondido Tank, and Floyd Lee Tank, which capture seasonal runoff for ranching operations.

Surface travel relies on a system of remote corridors, including Lone Pine Rd and Sand Spring Loop Rd, connecting scattered landmarks and water sources. Named points of interest like Jake Chee Windmill and Bull Camp Windmill serve as essential navigational markers across the township lines. The topography transitions from the heights of Lone Pine Hill down toward Sand Springs and the deep cuts of the North Fork Arroyo Chico.