2017 Map of Thoreau NE

About this map

Rincon Canyon dominates the southeastern corner of this McKinley County landscape, where the high desert terrain is carved by seasonal drainage systems. The survey illustrates a transition from the rugged highlands into the open basins of Casamero Draw and Mitchell Draw in the south. This era of the Eastern Navajo Agency is defined by a growing network of local connectors, including Anasazi Rd and Red Cliff Rd, which weave through the complex topography of the San Juan Basin. The road names themselves, such as the Casamero Lake Loop Rd, hint at the proximity to regional landmarks and archaeological heritage just beyond the immediate quadrangle. The presence of Old Landfill Rd and modern residential naming like Woodview Dr reflects the contemporary evolution of land use in this high-altitude environment.