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2017 Map of Old Pine Spring

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Old Pine Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Chuska Mountains define the high western reaches of this landscape, giving way to a network of drainage systems that trace the high-desert terrain. Water sources such as Old Pine Spring and Old Sawmill Spring appear as vital landmarks within the San Juan County interior, suggesting the historical importance of localized water for travelers and residents in this arid region. The map is heavily marked by several significant washes, including Tocito Wash, To-nil-choni Wash, and Tse-nas-chii Wash, which carve paths through the earth toward the east.

Transportation throughout this part of the Navajo Nation is facilitated by a network of service roads, notably Indian Svc Rte 342 and Indian Svc Rte 30. These routes connect the high ridges near Porcupine Canyon to the more sheltered recesses of Hidden Valley. The presence of these named service roads and established springs provides researchers with a look at the modern infrastructure supporting traditional land use and movement through this corner of New Mexico.