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2013 Map of Little Water

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Little Water
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Little Water stands as the central settlement in this high-desert landscape of the Navajo Nation, where life is shaped by seasonal watercourses and prominent geological markers. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several major drainage systems, including Sanostee Wash, Tocito Wash, and Coal Cr, which weave through a network of Indian Service Routes.

Distinctive volcanic features rise above the arid plains, most notably Ford Butte and Bennett Peak, serving as traditional navigational landmarks for generations. The presence of Tocito Lake and the Peña Blanca Arroyo further illustrates the critical role of hydrography in this area. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the modern infrastructure of the Shiprock Agency, showing how contemporary roadways such as Indian Service Route 34 and Indian Service Route 5016 follow the natural contours of the high San Juan County basin.