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1995 Map of Puertecito

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Puertecito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Alamo Band Indian Reservation occupies a central role in this landscape of the mid-1990s, where traditional tribal territories meet the southern boundaries of the Cibola National Forest. The map documents a scattered settlement pattern characterized by family-named landmarks and rural outposts, including the John Padilla Settlement and Field Ranch. Cultural focal points are anchored by the Navajo Community Hall near the ephemeral watercourses that define the region's geography.

Hydrological features such as the Rio Salado and Cottonwood Draw cut through the high-desert terrain, while isolated water sources like Alamo Spring and Bill Dobbs Well highlight the necessity of reliable water for livestock and habitation. The topography is dominated by dramatic rises such as Gag Mesa and White Peak, reflecting the transition from open mesas to the more sheltered canyons where Jaralosa Creek and Chavez Creek originate.