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2020 Map of Shiprock

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Shiprock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The community of Shiprock serves as a central hub in this High Desert landscape, situated where the San Juan River meets a network of arroyos and washes. The settlement's layout is defined by the intersection of major routes like Tachinii Blvd and the Truck Route Rd, supporting a residential and civic footprint that includes the Shiprock Cem and the San Juan River Bridge Historic Site.

Hydrology dictates the character of the terrain, with the Chaco River and Many Devils Wash carving paths through the arid plains. Natural landmarks such as Yellow Butte and the Sand Hills break the horizon, while seasonal drainages like Salt Cr Wash and Rattlesnake Wash illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the San Juan Basin. The map details a landscape managed through local service roads, including Indian Svc Rte 5031, which connect the scattered agricultural and residential plots of the San Juan Valley.