2010 Map of Huerfano Trading Post

About this map

Huerfano Trading Post sits as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of the Eastern Navajo Agency, positioned near the intersection of several significant local thoroughfares. The terrain is defined by the prominent Huerfano Mountain and the drainage patterns of Gallegos Canyon, reflecting the arid geography of San Juan County. Transportation and infrastructure are vital components of this quadrangle, highlighted by the EPNG RR Camp in the northeast and a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs and local roads, including Indian Service Route 7023. The presence of the Ben Detention Dam indicates the importance of water management in this environment. This survey captures a moment when traditional trading outposts and industrial camps existed alongside modern county routes, providing a detailed record of land use and settlement in the Four Corners region during the early twenty-first century.