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2023 Map of Yellow Hill

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Yellow Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Yellow Hill and Tocito Dome anchor this arid landscape in San Juan County, New Mexico, where the terrain is defined by a sparse network of service roads and natural watercourses. The local hydrology is dominated by ephemeral drainage systems such as Dead Mans Wash and Pajarito Creek, which cut through the high desert floor. The only significant water catchment is the Big Gap Reservoir, located in the northwestern portion of the map.

Modern infrastructure is limited to specialized routes like Indian Svc Rte 5010 and Indian Svc Rte 5014, reflecting the area's role as part of a larger reservation landscape. Along the northern edge, Red Rock Hwy provides a primary point of access near Rock Ridge. This map illustrates a region where land use is dictated by the geography of the high plateau and the availability of seasonal water sources.