2010 Map of The Hogback South

About this map

Chaco River and its seasonal drainage network define this high-desert landscape in the Shiprock Agency region. This 2010 topographic survey documents a primarily rural and open environment where water remains the primary shaping force of the terrain. Narrow corridors of travel, including Indian Service Route 5083 and Yazzie Skyline Rd, provide access across the arid plains, tracing the subtle elevations above the Coal Creek and Cottonwood Arroyo drainages. The map reveals the sparsely settled character of the area during the early 21st century, where human presence is marked by these service roads and the occasional utility line rather than dense township development. It is an essential document for understanding the modern hydraulic and transportation infrastructure in a historically significant portion of the Navajo Nation.