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1958 Map of Gallup

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Gallup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Gallup serves as the focal point for this mid-century western survey, situated along the corridor of Us 66 and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The landscape is defined by vast sovereign lands, including the Navajo Indian Reservation and Zuni Indian Reservation, punctuated by the volcanic and sedimentary formations of the Zuni Mountains and the Continental Divide. Regional industry is visible through the Navajo Coal Mine and Gibson Coal Mine, which reflect the area's deep ties to energy production.

The map details the transition from high plateau country to desert monuments, featuring El Morro National Monument and the eastern edge of Petrified Forest National Monument. Settlements like Fort Defiance, St Michaels, and Window Rock emerge as vital administrative and cultural centers. Notable landmarks such as Kit Carson Cave and the Fort Wingate Military Reservation provide specific points of interest for historical and geographical research.