2023 Map of Hosta Butte

About this map

Hosta Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this high-altitude landscape within McKinley County. The settlement at Smith Lake provides a central hub for the region, situated near the intersection of several tribal and service routes. The mapping reveals a complex network of transportation, including Navajo Svc Rte 49, BIA Rte 49, and Indian Svc Rte 491, which navigate the various mesas and canyons. Water sources are scarce but critical, marked by House Lake and the drainage of the Puerco River to the north. Further east, the terrain is defined by the sharp descent of Satan Pass and the winding Satan Pass Canyon. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern infrastructure of the Navajo Nation, where roads like Top Mesa Rd and Yellow Mesa Rd track across the high plateaus between deep canyon systems.