2017 Map of Sanostee West

About this map

Beautiful Mtn and the northern reaches of the Chuska Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in the Shiprock Agency region. The settlement of Sanostee serves as the primary hub, situated where the arid terrain meets the drainage of Sanostee Wash. This 2017 survey details a network of indigenous service routes, including Indian Svc Rte 5013 and Indian Svc Rte 5012, which trace the base of dramatic geological formations like Rock Ridge and Carona de Gigante. The map illustrates how seasonal watercourses like Tse-clani-to Wash and Tocito Wash have carved the landscape into a complex system of ridges and basins. These features, combined with the presence of local landmarks like Pajarito Cr, reveal a resilient community infrastructure centered around traditional land use and essential transport corridors like the rugged Mtn Rd.