2013 Map of Church Rock

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Gallup and its eastern outskirts are defined by the convergence of major transit corridors and striking high-desert geology. The S Fork Puerco River and the historical Rte-66 create a primary east-west artery, connecting the community of Church Rock with the nearby settlements of McCune and Wingate. This landscape is marked by significant cultural landmarks like the Springstead Trading Post and Navajo Wingate Village, alongside natural formations such as the towering Navajo Church and Pyramid Rock. The infrastructure of the early 21st century is visible in the dense network of roads serving the Navajo Nation, including Indian Service Route 51 and NM-566. Tracing the paths of Turtle Butte Crk and the Puerco River reveal how the water and terrain shaped the placement of local housing and commerce.