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2010 Map of Sanostee West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sanostee West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sanostee sits at the convergence of several high-desert watercourses in the eastern shadow of the Chuska Mountains. This 2010 USGS study highlights the intricate drainage network of the Shiprock Agency region, where Sanostee Wash and Tse-clani-to Wash flow eastward toward the Chaco River system. The settlement is linked to the surrounding landscape by a network of BIA roads, including Indian Service Route 34 and Indian Service Route 5010, which trace the paths of least resistance through the arid terrain.

Prominent geological landmarks such as Beautiful Mountain and the towering Carona de Gigante provide vertical relief in an area primarily defined by its washes and ephemeral creeks. Evidence of local exploration is found at the Sanostee Prospect, located north of the primary settlement. The map serves as a detailed record of land management and transportation infrastructure within the Navajo Nation during the early 21st century.