2023 Map of Hunter Wash

About this map

Chaco River and the winding De-na-zin Wash define this desert landscape in San Juan County, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Colorado Plateau. The area is characterized by a sparse network of county and service roads that provide access across the high-desert terrain. These routes, including Co Rd 8860 and Indian Svc Rte 7060, reflect the modern infrastructure supporting local travel and land management in this rural section of New Mexico. The geography is shaped by the interplay between the dry riverbeds and the topographic relief of the surrounding badlands and mesas, where natural drainages dictate the path of human transit. The presence of service roads like Co Rd 8850 suggests the ongoing importance of access for resource management and local residents within the checkerboard boundaries of the region.