2017 Map of Hosta Butte

About this map

Hosta Butte rises prominently over this landscape in McKinley County, defining the high desert terrain of the Eastern Navajo Agency. This recent survey illustrates a network of service routes and tribal roads, such as Indian Svc Rte 492 and Hosta Butte Rd, that connect the interior highlands to the lower basin. The settlement of Smith Lake serves as a primary local landmark, situated near the seasonal waters of its namesake Smith Lake and the smaller House Lake. To the east, the topography transitions through the notable gap of Satan Pass and the deep drainage of Satan Pass Canyon. The presence of the ephemeral Puerco River in the northwest corner highlights the water-driven patterns of movement and grazing across these arid lands.