2010 Map of Upper Galestina Canyon

About this map

Upper Galestina Canyon and Guillermo Canyon define the drainage patterns of this high-desert landscape in McKinley County, where water management is central to the land's utility. The presence of the ECW Number 7 Windmill and named water catchments like the Upper Galestina Number One A Reservoir and the Upper Galestina Number 7 Reservoir indicates a focus on supporting livestock or local infrastructure in a traditionally arid region. Transportation across these canyons relies on the network of tribal and regional roads, specifically Indian Service Route 13 and Indian Service Route 8. This 2010 survey illustrates the modern intersection of traditional land use and systematic water engineering, providing a clear record of the essential landmarks that sustain activity in the high canyons.