2023 Map of The Hogback North

About this map

The confluence of the San Juan River and the Chaco River forms the geographical heart of this San Juan County landscape. Just north of these waters, the settlement of Waterflow sits alongside the Hogback Canal, reflecting the critical role of irrigation in this arid river valley. The map is dominated by the dramatic uplift of The Hogback, a sharp ridge that defines the local geology and channels drainage into seasonal features like Chinde Wash. Transportation patterns here are a mix of modern infrastructure and older routes, including Indian Svc Rte 36 and the descriptive Old N36 Dirt Rd. Local history researchers will find particular interest in the location of Hogback Spring, a vital water source in an otherwise high-desert environment.