2013 Map of Thoreau NE

About this map

High-desert mesas and deep arroyos characterize this portion of the Eastern Navajo Agency, where elevation changes dramatically across the sandstone landscape. Scattered ranching operations like Andrews Ranch and Elkins Ranch represent the primary human imprint on this arid terrain, connected by rural routes such as Co Road 19. The geography is defined by natural drainage patterns, with Casamero Draw and Mitchell Draw cutting through the southern reaches of the quadrangle while the steep walls of Rincon Canyon dominate the southeastern corner. Evidence of historical land management and local infrastructure appears in the naming of Old Landfill Rd and the northern Casamero Lake Loop Rd, reflecting the sparse but essential transportation network serving these isolated high-altitude ranching territories.