2020 Map of Church Rock

About this map

Navajo Wingate Village and the eastern outskirts of Gallup define this high-desert landscape in McKinley County. The terrain is marked by significant geological formations, most notably the towering spires of Navajo Church and the prominent Pyramid Rock standing above Padre Canyon. Historical water sources like Kit Carson Spring are nestled near the Red Rocks, indicating the vital importance of springs in this arid region. The drainage of the Puerco River and its South Fork dictate the modern transportation corridor, where the railroad and highway pass through settlements like McCune, Wingate, and Perea. To the north, the landscape opens into broad features such as White Rock Mesa and Nose Rock Point, crisscrossed by a network of local routes including the Wagon Trail Rd and various Indian Service Routes, reflecting the ongoing connection between these communities and the surrounding mesas.