2020 Map of Hosta Butte

About this map

The prominent volcanic peak of Hosta Butte dominates the skyline of the Eastern Navajo Agency, standing as a central landmark amidst the complex topography of McKinley County. This high desert landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where the Satan Pass and the winding Satan Pass Canyon create natural corridors through the high mesas. A network of routes, including Bia Rte 49 and Navajo Svc Rte 49, converge near the settlement of Smith Lake, which sits at the southern end of the quadrangle. Water remains a vital but sparse resource in this environment, represented here by the Puerco River in the northwest and small catchments like House Lake. The map captures the modern distribution of tribal service roads and local tracks like Wolf Canyon Rd and Horseshoe Pond Rd that connect isolated homesteads and grazing lands across the Continental Divide region.