2011 Map of Lupton

About this map

The Puerco River corridor defines the landscape of this high desert region on the Arizona-New Mexico border, where the settlement of Lupton serves as a critical transit hub. This 2011 survey documents a modern infrastructure network of frontage roads and major interchanges, including the Lupton Interchange and the Window Rock Interchange, which facilitate movement through the rugged valley. Beyond the primary highway, the map reveals a system of historic routes like Main Rd and Jones Ranch Rd that lead into the arid backcountry. Water remains a vital and localized resource in this environment, marked by named sites such as Slims Spring, Sagebrush Spring, and the Good Luck Well. These features point to a long history of ranching and land use in the high plateau, where seasonal drainages like Whitewater Arroyo carve through the sandstone terrain.