1971 Map of Lupton

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape surrounding Lupton is defined by its deep reliance on scattered water sources and the vital transport corridor of the Puerco River valley. In this 1971 survey, the community of Lupton serves as a central point for the Lupton Chapter House and local infrastructure like the Gaging Station and Borrow Pit. The map captures the heavy industrial presence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and Interstate 40 as they parallel the river, cutting through the high desert terrain. Local life is mapped through family and place-named water features like Begay Well, Tse De Tha Well, and Keetsoel Spring, which reveal the sparse but essential points of habitation. Along the state line of Arizona and New Mexico, numerous jeep trails wind into the more remote canyons, providing access to landmarks like Millers Cave and Slims Spring.