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2013 Map of Johnson Trading Post

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Johnson Trading Post
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Johnson Trading Post serves as a focal point for this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, situated at the junction of NM-197 and W Ojo Encino. The area is defined by massive geological formations including Mesa Penistaja and the Ceja Pelon Mesa to the north, while Eagle Mesa and Fork Rock Mesa dominate the southern reaches. These flat-topped features overlook the sprawling San Isidro Valley, where the ephemeral San Isidro Wash and Horn Arroyo carve drainage patterns across the terrain.

Historically significant water sources like Penistaja Spring and Max Lopez Spring underscore the challenges of life in this arid environment. Near the settlement of Penistaja, the map details a network of local routes including Indian Service Route 474 and E Martinez, illustrating the enduring connectivity of the Eastern Navajo Agency. The cartography reveals a landscape where modern transportation corridors still follow the natural contours established by prehistoric mesas and vital seasonal washes like the Arroyo Jarido.