2013 Map of Nicoll Lake

About this map

Pinehill stands as a focal point in this high-desert region of the Eastern Navajo Agency, where the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Rio Pescado. The landscape is etched with ephemeral watercourses, including the notable White Horse Draw in the northeast. This 2013 survey illustrates a rural environment shaped by the intersection of tribal and public land management, where Indian Service Routes and BIA roads provide the primary infrastructure through the arid hills and draws. The proximity of these drainage systems to the settlement of Pinehill highlights the critical role of water management in this part of New Mexico, tracing a pattern of life that balances traditional land use with modern administrative boundaries.