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1927 Map of Sulphur Spring

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Sulphur Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1927
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1927

About this map

The Navajo Reservation landscape is meticulously documented in this 1927 survey, showing a network of commerce and education at the edge of the San Juan River. The presence of several distinct trading hubs, including Wheeler Trading Post, Old Trading Post, Burnham Trading Post, and Bisti Trading Post, illustrates the essential role these outposts played in the regional economy and social structure. In the northern reaches, the Sacred Heart Academy and Becks Foot Bridge mark localized centers of activity near the river's path.

Prominent geological landmarks such as Hogback Mountain, Table Mesa, and Barber Peak provide clear navigational anchors across the desert terrain. The Shiprock Gallup Highway serves as the primary north-south artery, connecting these remote points. To the south, the intricate drainage of Brimhall Wash and Hunter Wash feeds toward the Chaco River, mapping a seasonal water system vital to the area's inhabitants.