2020 Map of Little Water

About this map

Little Water serves as the primary settlement hub in this 2020 landscape of the Shiprock Agency region. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological markers, including the prominent heights of Ford Butte and Bennett Peak, which stand as landmarks across the desert expanse. Hydrology in this arid environment is characterized by ephemeral drainages such as Sanostee Wash, Tocito Wash, and Coal Cr, all tracing the natural runoff patterns of the basin toward the Peña Blanca Arroyo in the south. The presence of Tocito Lake provides a rare permanent water feature in a geography otherwise dominated by wide washes and high desert terrain. A network of dedicated routes, including Indian SVC Rte 5000 and Indian SVC Rte 5092, connects the dispersed inhabitants of this high-elevation plateau.