2023 Map of Sallies Spring

About this map

The San Juan River defines this arid landscape near the Four Corners region, where it meets the southward flow of the Mancos River just south of the Colorado border. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages, including the aptly named Salt Wash, Shoe Game Wash, and Beclabito Wash, which carve through the high desert floor toward the river basin. Human engineering in this environment is represented by the Hogback Canal, a critical irrigation feature diverting water through the southeastern quadrant. This modern mapping also documents a network of rural access routes and utility corridors, such as Pipe Line Rd and BIA Rte 5113, reflecting the ongoing land management and infrastructure needs within the Navajo Nation and surrounding San Juan County.