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1966 Map of Sanostee West

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Sanostee West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Beautiful Mountain dominates the northwestern landscape of this mid-1960s study, its high elevations giving way to the complex drainage networks of the Navajo Indian Reservation. The terrain is defined by a series of significant arroyos and seasonal waterways, including Sanostee Wash, Tse-clani-to Wash, and Tocito Wash. These washes carve deep into the plateau, illustrating the erosion patterns characteristic of the San Juan County high desert.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated primarily around the community of Sanostee near the eastern margin. Infrastructure is limited to essential utilities like a Water Tank, a remote Well, and a Sewage Disposal site, reflecting the rural and self-contained nature of the area during this era. To the northeast, the prominent Rock Ridge provides a distinct geological boundary, while landmarks like Black stand as isolated topographical markers in the vast expanse.