Old Maps of Shiprock, Shiprock Agency for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Shiprock with 10 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Shiprock has changed over the decades.


Shiprock, Shiprock Agency maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Chaco
    1889 Map of Chaco
    1889 Chaco
    1889 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico appears here in the late nineteenth century as a frontier of emerging river settlements and high-desert springs. Researchers can trace early footprints at Farmington and Aztec, or locate watering points like Sheep Spring and Seven Lakes.

  2. 1892 Map of Chaco
    1892 Map of Chaco
    1892 Chaco
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century reveals the early river-side foundations of the Four Corners region. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Farmington, Aztec, and Jewett along the San Juan River and the high desert outpost of Seven Lakes.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Chimney Rock, 1967 Print
    1934 Map of Chimney Rock, 1967 Print
    1934 Chimney Rock
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Navajo and Southern Ute borders met along the San Juan River in the mid-1930s, creating a crossroads of tribal administration and desert agriculture. Genealogists and historians can locate the Shiprock Indian Agency, the Agency Coal Mine, and the path of the Old Mormon Trail.

  4. 1936 Map of Chimney Rock
    1936 Map of Chimney Rock
    1936 Chimney Rock
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Navajo and Southern Ute borders met along the San Juan River in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by both geologic wonders and early industry. Trace the path of the Old Mormon Trail or locate early coal operations at the Agency Coal Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Shiprock
    1954 Map of Shiprock
    1954 Shiprock
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region in the mid-fifties reveals a vast landscape of tribal lands and desert landmarks. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Navajo Indian Reservation, identifying remote Trading Posts, the early growth of Farmington, and the iconic spire of Ship Rock.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Shiprock
    1958 Map of Shiprock
    1958 Shiprock
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region in the mid-fifties shows a vast network of remote outposts and river settlements. You can locate numerous historic sites like the Emmanuel Mission and several commercial hubs such as Burnham Trading Post and Bisti Trading Post.

  7. 1959 Map of Shiprock
    1959 Map of Shiprock
    1959 Shiprock
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the high desert outposts and river-valley towns of the Navajo Nation and San Juan County. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Burnham Trading Post, Two Grey Hills, and the early Helium Plant.

  8. 1980 Map of Farmington, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Farmington, 1981 Print
    1980 Farmington
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the San Juan Basin during the early 1980s, the energy economy was rapidly transforming the landscape around Farmington and Shiprock. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of river towns like Kirtland or locate specific sites like the Navajo Mine and Aztec Ruins.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1983 Map of Shiprock, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Shiprock, 1984 Print
    1983 Shiprock
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation community of Shiprock comes into focus in the early eighties as a vital riverfront hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace local irrigation systems like Hogback Canal or locate community landmarks such as the Jr High Sch and Fairground.

  10. 2023 Map of Shiprock, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Shiprock, 2023 Print
    2023 Shiprock
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation community of Shiprock is captured in the early 2020s, showing its vital connection to the San Juan River. Researchers can trace the modern street grid and vital irrigation works like the Hogback Canal and Ditch Number Eight.

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