2020 Map of Gallup West

About this map

The Puerco River corridor defines this landscape west of Gallup, where the confluence of rail, mining, and highway infrastructure meets the high desert terrain. The industrial history of the region is evident at Coal-Basin and the settlement of Gamerco, north of the Gallup Municipal Airport. To the north, the community of Yah-ta-hey and Rock Springs sit among a complex network of named drainages, including Burned Death Wash, White Smoke Wash, and Many Arrow Wash. These seasonal waterways cut through the landscape, alongside landmarks like The Stem and Gibson Canyon. Genealogical and local history interest is concentrated at Hillcrest Cem and Sunset Memorial Park, while the Bnsf Railway line parallels the river through the southern part of the quadrangle, passing near Mentmore and Twin Buttes. The grid-like residential layouts of Allison and Gamerco provide a contrast to the surrounding network of service and tribal roads.