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Shiprock New Mexico Map

Explore Shiprock, New Mexico, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Shiprock, New Mexico

How to Use This Shiprock, New Mexico Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Shiprock, New Mexico. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Mexico or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Shiprock.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Shiprock
State	New Mexico (NM)
County	San Juan County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	36.785554
Longitude	-108.687032
Population	7,718
Density	220.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	87420
Area Code	505
County Seat	Aztec
School District	Central Consolidated Schools

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About Shiprock, New Mexico

Shiprock is a locality in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,718. The population density is 220.6 people per km². Shiprock is located at 36.7856°N, 108.6870°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87420.

Shiprock rises from the arid expanse of the high desert where the horizon stretches toward a vast and unyielding sky. It lies 26.2 miles west of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 279°T), and is situated 33.7 miles west of Crouch Mesa. The San Juan River courses through the landscape, providing a vital ribbon of moisture that sustains the thirsty earth along its path. To the distance, the rugged elevations of the Sand Hills define the perimeter of the terrain, standing as silent sentinels over the plains. Residents often find solace in the quiet solitude of Nizhoni Park, which offers a direct connection to the native scrubland. Beyond the immediate terrain, the distant Sunshine Spring Draw and the quiet waters of Chimney Pond offer subtle variations in a topography defined by sun-baked clay and sagebrush.

Shiprock maintains a history deeply rooted in the traditions of the Navajo Nation, serving as a significant center for regional commerce and community life. The local economy relies heavily on the agricultural productivity of the irrigated lowlands and the ongoing contributions of the tribal administration. Small-scale trade and service industries provide the primary livelihood for many families, mirroring the resilient nature of those who have long occupied these lands. Industrial efforts have occasionally shifted with the changing needs of the region, yet the focus remains on sustaining the economic independence of the people. Through cycles of drought and growth, Shiprock continues to adapt its professional pursuits to the realities of the high desert environment.

The cultural character of Shiprock is defined by a profound commitment to heritage and the preservation of ancestral customs. Visitors and locals alike often congregate at community gatherings where traditional dance and storytelling remain central to the rhythm of daily life. The regional aesthetic is marked by the stark beauty of adobe structures that seem to emerge naturally from the dust and light. While few individuals of international fame claim this specific soil as their primary residence, the collective identity of the community remains its most recognizable feature. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, governed more by the shifting shadows of the afternoon sun than by the frantic demands of the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nizhoni Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 203° SW
Hogback Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.3 mi, 090° E
River Tracts Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 9.3 mi, 106° E
Brigham Young Junior House Historic Site (Attraction) — 16.4 mi, 101° E
Brooks Isham Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 17.9 mi, 101° E
Cliff Palace Viewpoint (Historic Ruins) — 19.6 mi, 017° N
Doubled Walled Tower (Attraction) — 23.2 mi, 029° NE
Kiva Point (Attraction) — 23.2 mi, 028° NE
Indian Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 24.4 mi, 050° NE
San Juan Overlook (Viewpoint) — 24.4 mi, 307° NW
Four Corners Monument (Attraction) — 24.7 mi, 307° NW
Mesa Verde National Park (National Park) — 26.8 mi, 017° N · 53k acres
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 27.5 mi, 093° E
Energy Dance (Public Artwork) — 28.5 mi, 092° E
Planetarium/West Classrooms (Museum) — 28.6 mi, 092° E
Henderson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 28.6 mi, 092° E
Henderson Performance Hall (Theatre) — 28.7 mi, 092° E
Mesa Verde Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 34.1 mi, 012° N · 8,516 acres
Weber Mountain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 35.6 mi, 032° NE · 6,266 acres
Canyons Of The Ancients National Monument (National Monument) — 35.8 mi, 339° N · 183k acres
Menefee Mountain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 37.7 mi, 034° NE · 7,331 acres
Aztec Museum (Museum) — 38.4 mi, 086° E
US HW 550 end (Monument) — 39.2 mi, 097° E
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 41.9 mi, 145° SE · 48k acres
Mancos Performance Center (Arts Centre) — 44.2 mi, 029° NE
Pioneer Museum (Museum) — 44.6 mi, 029° NE
San Juan National Forest (National Forest) — 44.7 mi, 030° NE · 1.9M acres
Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum (Museum) — 46.4 mi, 013° N
Bears Ears National Monument (National Monument) — 54.3 mi, 310° NW · 1.8M acres
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 75.5 mi, 294° NW · 1.2M acres

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