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1979 Map of Gallup East

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Gallup East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Hogback dominates this landscape, a striking geological ridge that bisects the terrain east of Gallup. By the late 1970s, the urban footprint of Gallup had expanded significantly, noted in purple revisions that show the growth of residential and industrial sectors along the Puerco River. This map documents a critical intersection of transportation and industry, where the Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe railroad and Route 66 parallel the river through the heart of town.

Beyond the city limits, the map traces the area's deep mining history, identifying several extraction sites such as the Heaton Mine, Weaver Mine, and Gibson Mine. Local infrastructure and social history are well-represented by the Rehoboth community, featuring the Rehoboth Cem, and various institutions in town like St Marys Hospital, Cathedral High Sch, and the Municipal Golf Course. The transition from the flat river valley to the north is marked by the dramatic White Cliffs and Cliff Dwellers Canyon.