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1995 Map of Bread Springs

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Bread Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Bread Springs lies at the heart of this landscape, situated near the headwaters of Bread Springs Wash where the high desert terrain meets the western edges of the Cibola National Forest. The map illustrates a region defined by its geology and transition from resource extraction to managed lands, featuring the prominent ridgeline of The Hogback and distinctive landmarks like Umbrella Rock. The influence of regional development is evident in the proximity to Gallup and the extensive grounds of the Fort Wingate Army Depot along the eastern margin.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Navajo Mission and scattered holdings such as Cresto Ranch. Industrial activity is marked by multiple extraction sites, including the Sundance Mine and various Strip Mines. Historical transportation routes, most notably the Old Zuni Road, cut through the canyons, providing a record of the movement between these settlements and the surrounding basins in the mid-1990s.