Old Maps of Fort Defiance Agency for Academic Research

1. 1883 Map of Marsh Pass

   

   1883 Marsh Pass

   1883 Print · USGS

   Northeastern Arizona was a complex labyrinth of mesas and canyons when this survey was conducted in the early 1880s. Researchers can locate critical desert water sources like Na-pai-bi-to Spring Lake and landmarks like Aga-thla Needle.

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4. 1883 Map of Tusayan, 1896 Print

   

   1883 Tusayan

   1896 Print · USGS

   Northeastern Arizona's high desert was entering a period of rapid transition in the 1880s as traditional Hopi life met the expansion of the rail system. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Winslow or explore ancient villages like Oraibi and Walpi.

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7. 1886 Map of St Johns

   

   1886 St Johns

   1886 Print · USGS

   Apache County in the 1880s was a landscape of emerging pioneer outposts and high-plateau cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like St Johns and Erastus or locate the original path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.

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10. 1886 Map of Wingate

    

    1886 Wingate

    1886 Print · USGS

    The high deserts of western New Mexico are shown during the expansion of the rail era in the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and vital water sources like Gallup, Old Zuñi, and the historic Fort Wingate along the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.

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13. 1886 Map of Tusayan

    

    1886 Tusayan

    1886 Print · USGS

    Arizona's high desert during the 1880s reveals a unique meeting of ancient mesa villages and the advancing rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace mesa settlements like Wolpi and Oraibi or early rail towns including Brigham City and Winslow.

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16. 1886 Map of Fort Defiance

    

    1886 Fort Defiance

    1886 Print · USGS

    Territorial Arizona and the high plateaus of Apache County come to life in the 1880s, centered on the strategic outpost of Fort Defiance. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad and locate early stops like Allantown and Navajo.

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19. 1889 Map of Chaco

    

    1889 Chaco

    1889 Print · USGS

    Northwestern New Mexico appears here in the late nineteenth century as a frontier of emerging river settlements and high-desert springs. Researchers can trace early footprints at Farmington and Aztec, or locate watering points like Sheep Spring and Seven Lakes.

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22. 1892 Map of Fort Defiance

    

    1892 Fort Defiance

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northern Arizona in the late nineteenth century remains a frontier of isolated outposts and high desert mesas. Trace the path of the A & P R R through Sanders or locate the remote station at Pueblo Colorado and the springs at Jacobs Well.

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25. 1892 Map of Marsh Pass

    

    1892 Marsh Pass

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northeastern Arizona and the Navajo lands are shown in the late nineteenth century as a series of immense mesas and critical water sources. You can trace early trails through Marsh Pass and locate remote landmarks like the Agathla Needle or Chil-Chi-Vi-To Spring.

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28. 1892 Map of St Johns

    

    1892 St Johns

    1892 Print · USGS

    Arizona's eastern frontier is documented here in the late nineteenth century as cattle ranching and early settlements followed the path of the river. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of St Johns and Springerville or locate long-standing sites like Erastus and Windmill Ranch.

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31. 1892 Map of Wingate

    

    1892 Wingate

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northwestern New Mexico territory comes to life during the expansion of the rail era, centered on the strategic military and trade routes of the high desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad past Fort Wingate and through early settlements like Gallup and Old Zuni.

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34. 1892 Map of Chaco

    

    1892 Chaco

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northwestern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century reveals the early river-side foundations of the Four Corners region. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Farmington, Aztec, and Jewett along the San Juan River and the high desert outpost of Seven Lakes.

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37. 1892 Map of Canyon De Chelly

    

    1892 Canyon De Chelly

    1892 Print · USGS

    Apache County's high desert and deep sandstone canyons are documented here in the early 1890s, shortly after the initial 1883 survey. Modern researchers can trace the intricate drainages of Canyon De Chelly and find early water sources like Hospitito Spring and Tatezaka Tank.

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40. 1947 Map of Flagstaff, 1948 Print

    

    1947 Flagstaff

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Arizona high country and the Painted Desert converge in this post-war survey. Researchers can trace the ancient mesa villages of Walpi and Oraibi, the early roads of Flagstaff, and landmarks like Sunset Crater National Monument.

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43. 1954 Map of Shiprock

    

    1954 Shiprock

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Four Corners region in the mid-fifties reveals a vast landscape of tribal lands and desert landmarks. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Navajo Indian Reservation, identifying remote Trading Posts, the early growth of Farmington, and the iconic spire of Ship Rock.

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46. 1954 Map of Winslow, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Winslow

    1956 Print · USGS

    In the mid-fifties, Winslow thrived as a vital rail and aviation crossroads along the Little Colorado River. Researchers can trace the layout of Winslow and Bushman Acres, the facilities at Winslow Municipal Airport, and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe tracks.

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49. 1954 Map of Winslow 4 NE, 1957 Print

    

    1954 Winslow 4 NE

    1957 Print · USGS

    Navajo County and the northern desert reaches are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of ranching life and indigenous lands. Researchers can trace the old Winslow-Polacca Road past the isolated Hogan and numerous Stock Tanks.

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52. 1954 Map of Flagstaff, 1966 Print

    

    1954 Flagstaff

    1966 Print · USGS

    Northern Arizona in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of volcanic peaks and ancestral mesa villages linked by the iconic U.S. 66. Trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Winslow or explore the settlements of Old Oraibi and Kearns Canyon.

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55. 1954 Map of Saint Johns, 1968 Print

    

    1954 Saint Johns

    1968 Print · USGS

    The high plateau of the Arizona-New Mexico border is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and national forests. Researchers can trace the cattle country and mountain outposts from Saint Johns to Pie Town and McNary.

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58. 1954 Map of Gallup, 1973 Print

    

    1954 Gallup

    1973 Print · USGS

    Native American tribal lands and the railroad corridor of the Southwest appear here at the midpoint of the century. Trace historic sites and remote settlements from Window Rock to the Fort Wingate Army Depot and Bibo.

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61. 1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 3 NW, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Zith-Tusayan Butte 3 NW

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Navajo Nation in Apache County comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing a high-desert landscape of plateaus and essential outposts. Trace the early layout of Kinlichee, the Kinlichee School, and the remote Cross Canyon Trading Post along the drainage of Kinlichee Creek.

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64. 1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 2 SE, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Zith-Tusayan Butte 2 SE

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Navajo Indian Reservation in the mid-1950s is defined here by the high elevations of the Defiance Plateau. Trace historical land use and water sources through labels for Kin-li-chee Creek, Ruin Wash, and isolated Spring locations.

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67. 1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 4 NW, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Zith-Tusayan Butte 4 NW

    1957 Print · USGS

    The high Defiance Plateau within the Navajo Indian Reservation is captured here during the mid-fifties. Local history researchers can trace early transportation routes like Indian Service Road 3 and remote water sources such as Cienega Creek.

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70. 1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 2 SW, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Zith-Tusayan Butte 2 SW

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Defiance Plateau within the Navajo Indian Reservation is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by seasonal water. Researchers can trace the courses of Lone Tule Wash and Sage House Wash or locate the site of Kin-li-chee.

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73. 1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 3 NE, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Zith-Tusayan Butte 3 NE

    1957 Print · USGS

    Apache County high desert life in the mid-1950s is defined by its seasonal water and government infrastructure. Researchers can trace land use patterns via the Indian Service Road 3 and scattered resources like Wide Ruin Wash and Bear Canyon.

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