2017 Map of Hospah

About this map

The settlement of Hospah sits in the northwest corner of this high-desert landscape in McKinley County, where the terrain is defined by a series of arroyos and localized water tanks. Navigating the arid expanses of the San Juan Basin, researchers will find prominent landmarks like Lone Pine Tree Hill, Gumbo Point, and the well-named Pretty Rock. The water management patterns of the region are clearly visible through features such as Sandoval Lake, Indian Tank, and Blanton Tank, which underscore the importance of catchments in this drainage-heavy environment. Moving south toward Bobcat Hill, the map traces the winding paths of Sand Springs Arroyo and Arroyo Lucero, alongside established thoroughfares like Sand Spring Loop Rd and Co Rd 19. This survey documents the intersection of essential ranching infrastructure and the natural topography of the eastern McKinley County plateaus.