2017 Map of Little Water

About this map

Little Water and the surrounding desert landscape of San Juan County are documented in this 2017 survey, where high-desert arroyos and washes define the movement of water across the terrain. The map records the paths of Sanostee Wash and Tocito Wash as they navigate the varied elevations of the Shiprock Agency region. Distinctive geological landmarks rise from the plateau, including the prominent Ford Butte and the sharp rise of Bennett Peak to the southwest. The presence of Tocito Lake provides a localized water source in an otherwise arid environment characterized by seasonal drainage like the Peña Blanca Arroyo. Transportation in the area relies on an extensive network of Indian Service Routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 5016 and Indian Svc Rte 5092, alongside the primary corridor of Route 491.