2023 Map of Shoemaker Canyon

About this map

Candy Kitchen anchors this high-desert landscape on the boundary between McKinley and Cibola counties. The area is defined by a complex network of drainages and canyons, including Shoemaker Canyon, Knife Hill Canyon, and Galestina Canyon. An intricate system of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 15 and Indian Svc Rte 13, navigates the broken terrain, connecting the settlement to secluded landmarks like Aragon Springs. Local road names reflect the human imprint on this remote region, with entries like Indian Ruins Rd, God's Acre Rd, and Old Windmill suggesting a landscape layered with archaeological interest and ranching history. The mapping reveals how modern residential tracks like Nightwalker Trl and Running Bear Rd have been carved into the traditional mesas and draws of the Southwest.