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1983 Map of Shiprock

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Shiprock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The San Juan River defines the landscape of this high desert region in northwestern New Mexico, where the Shiprock settlement serves as a central hub on the Navajo Indian Reservation. An extensive network of irrigation infrastructure is visible, including the Hogback Canal, Cudei Ditch, and Ditch Number Nine, illustrating the vital role of water management in this arid environment. To the north, Yellow Butte and the Sand Hills dominate the terrain, while the southern reaches are marked by the Chaco River and Many Devils Wash.

The map details the mid-century infrastructure supporting the community, including a Jr High Sch, a Fairground, and various Water Tanks. Industrial development is noted through numerous Oil Wells and Drill Holes scattered across the northern sections, alongside the Hogback Pipeline. This survey captures the intersection of traditional agricultural irrigation with the modern energy and transport corridors of the early 1980s.