2017 Map of Upper Galestina Canyon

About this map

Upper Galestina Canyon dominates this arid landscape at the boundary between McKinley and Cibola Counties. The map reveals a complex drainage system where Galestina Canyon and Guillermo Canyon carve through the high desert terrain, eventually feeding into Trujillo Draw. This 2017 survey highlights the critical role of water management in this environment, featuring the Upper Galestina Number One A Reservoir and the Upper Galestina Number 7 Reservoir. Transportation in this remote area is defined by Bureau of Indian Affairs infrastructure, specifically Indian Svc Rte 13 and Indian Svc Rte 8, which provide the primary access through the township and range divisions. The absence of traditional townsites underscores the area's use for resource management and tribal transit rather than dense residential settlement.