The Chaco River meanders northward through this arid landscape, serving as the central drainage for a series of ephemeral watercourses. This territory within the Shiprock Agency is defined by its drainage network, including the Sanostee Wash and Pinabete Arroyo, which carve distinct paths through the high desert. The area is intersected by several Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 5018 and Indian Svc Rte 5092, which facilitate travel through the vast, open sections of T26N R17W and T25N R16W. To the south, the Peña Blanca Arroyo joins the topographical narrative, illustrating the complex hydrologic patterns that dictate life and movement in this part of San Juan County.
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1889 · Chaco
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Chaco
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1927 · Sulphur Spring
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1928 · Kirtland
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1932 · Kirtland
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Newcomb NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Burnham Trading Post
USGS Topo · 1:24,000