2010 Map of Burnham Trading Post

About this map

Burnham Trading Post serves as a lone focal point in this high desert landscape, representing a long history of commerce and community connection within the Shiprock Agency. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage systems, including Brimhall Wash in the north and the expansive Hunter Wash to the south. These ephemeral waterways carve paths across the open country, joined by the distinctive Teec-ni-di-tso Wash which meanders through the central portion of the quadrangle. Transportation throughout the region relies on a network of tribal infrastructure, most notably Indian Service Route 5080 and Indian Service Route 5. This 2010 survey illustrates the intersection of modern road systems with traditional landforms, showing how remote outposts like the trading post remained vital nodes in the early 21st century.