2023 Map of Shiprock

About this map

The San Juan River flows through the heart of Shiprock, serving as the primary geographic corridor for this community on the Navajo Nation. This 2023 survey illustrates the complex water management systems of the high desert, where the Hogback Canal and Ditch Number Eight divert water to support local agriculture. The town's institutional center is clearly defined by the Diné College Shiprock North Campus and the Shiprock Cem near the Sand Hills. Beyond the residential streets like Tachinii Blvd and Navajo St, the landscape is dominated by erosional features such as Yellow Butte and the confluence where the Chaco River and Many Devils Wash approach the main river valley. This modern record details the intersection of traditional land use and modern infrastructure in San Juan County.