2020 Map of Sanostee West

About this map

Beautiful Mtn and the northern reaches of the Chuska Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northwestern New Mexico. This 2020 survey details a rugged topography defined by deep drainage systems, including the complex course of Sanostee Wash and its seasonal tributaries. The map documents the critical infrastructure of the Shiprock Agency, tracing the routes of Indian Svc Rte 5012 and Indian Svc Rte 5013 as they navigate the ridges and basins. Distinctive geological markers like Rock Ridge and the prominent Carona de Gigante provide clear navigational reference points across the arid terrain. The drainage patterns of Tse-clani-to Wash and Tocito Wash illustrate the natural watershed of the region, where water flow is dictated by the steep elevation changes of the surrounding mountains and mesas.