2013 Map of Sheep Springs

About this map

Sheep Springs serves as the primary focal point of this San Juan County landscape, situated where the high desert terrain meets a network of vital transportation corridors. The settlement pattern is defined by its proximity to several drainage systems, most notably Tuntsa Wash and Sheep Springs Wash, which weave through the arid geography. The map reveals a specific infrastructure of Indian Service Route 31 and Indian Service Route 69, alongside secondary routes like Ind Sr 5029. Rising above the local drainage basins, the prominent landform of Grey Mesa stands in the northwest corner, providing a stark topographical contrast to the basin floor. This 2013 survey provides a contemporary look at the small settlement of Black House and the broader grazing and ranching territories of the Shiprock Agency region.