2020 Map of Bread Springs

About this map

The high desert landscape south of Gallup is defined by a network of complex canyons and ephemeral washes. This 2020 survey details the transition from the city's outskirts into the Cibola National Forest, showing how modern residential development like Catalpa Canyon meets traditional land uses. The settlement of Bread Springs sits centrally along its namesake Bread Springs Wash, serving as a focal point for a region crisscrossed by tribal service routes and local roads. Significant topographic landmarks such as The Hogback and Umbrella Rock provide vertical orientation across the varied terrain. Evidence of the area's resource-driven history is preserved in names like Sundance Coal Mine Rd, while unique local toponyms like Fenced-Up Horse Valley and Blue Medicine Well Rd offer clues to the cultural and agricultural heritage of the McKinley County backcountry.