2010 Map of Yellow Hill

About this map

Yellow Hill and the geologic uplift of Tocito Dome define the high desert topography of this region near the Shiprock Agency. This 2010 survey documents the vital water infrastructure of an arid landscape, tracing the paths of Dead Mans Wash and Pajarito Creek as they drain toward the San Juan River basin. Man-made interventions in this drainage system are evident at Big Gap Reservoir, supported by Big Gap Dam, and further east at Table Mesa Dam. The map provides a detailed record of the transportation network managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, featuring Indian Service Route 5010 and Indian Service Route 5014, which connect the interior mesas to the Red Rock Hwy. Local landmarks like Rock Ridge stand as clear navigational points across the open terrain.