2017 Map of Bisti Trading Post

About this map

The Chaco Plateau landscape of San Juan County is defined by its wide, open spaces and the drainage patterns of Hunter Wash. This 2017 survey shows the area's transition into the modern era while maintaining the essential infrastructure that has supported rural life here for decades. The Bisti Trading Post remains a central landmark in this remote corner of the Shiprock Agency, situated near the intersection of several local and regional routes. The map records a complex network of service and county roads, including Indian Svc Rte 5080 and Co Rd 7290, which weave through the high desert terrain. These roads provide the primary connectivity across the vast townships, linking scattered residences and seasonal grazing lands to the historic trading hub.