2020 Map of Johnson Trading Post

About this map

Johnson Trading Post serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Sandoval County, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent mesas and seasonal watercourses. The area's character is shaped by the expansive San Isidro Valley and the steep escarpments of Ceja Pelo Mesa and Mesa Penistaja. Evidence of local habitation and land use is noted through the naming of specific sites such as Eddie Toledo and the critical water sources provided by Penistaja Spring and Max Lopez Spring. Transport through this arid region follows established paths like Ojo Encino Rd, while the natural drainage system of the San Isidro Wash and Penistaja Arroyo cuts through the sedimentary layers of Eagle Mesa and Fork Rock Mesa. This survey provides a clear view of the sparse settlement patterns and the traditional place names that define this portion of the Eastern Navajo Agency.