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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Navajo, Fort Defiance Agency

Explore 9 historic maps of Navajo from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Navajo, Fort Defiance Agency maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Gallup, 1973 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 1 NE, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 1 NE, 1958 Print
    1955 Zith-Tusayan Butte 1 NE
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high-desert landscape of the Navajo Nation is captured here in the mid-1950s along the Arizona and New Mexico border. Researchers can trace the volcanic geography of Buell Park and locate water sources like Red Lake and Black Creek.
  7. 1955 Map of Buell Park, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Buell Park, 1959 Print
    1955 Buell Park
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation interior comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of traditional landscapes and early industrial infrastructure. Trace the early layout of Fort Defiance, the timber operations at Sawmill, and natural landmarks like Buell Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Gallup
    1958 Map of Gallup
    1958 Gallup
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Western New Mexico and Eastern Arizona is captured here in the late fifties, dominated by the Navajo and Zuni homelands. Researchers can trace the path of US 66 through Gallup or locate historic industry at the Navajo Coal Mine and Gibson Coal Mine.
  13. 1959 Map of Gallup
    1959 Map of Gallup
    1959 Gallup
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high desert corridor of northwestern New Mexico and eastern Arizona comes alive in the late fifties, following the path of Route 66 and the rail lines. Trace established landmarks like Zuni Pueblo, the Fort Wingate Military Reservation, and the Coolidge Post Office.
  16. 1962 Map of Gallup
    1962 Map of Gallup
    1962 Gallup
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high plateau and mountains surrounding Gallup in the early sixties reveal a landscape defined by tribal lands, coal mining, and the rail corridor. Researchers can locate remote trading posts, the Gibson Coal Mine, and the historic Window Rock capital.
  19. 1967 Map of Gallup
    1967 Map of Gallup
    1967 Gallup
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high desert of New Mexico and Arizona comes into focus in the mid-1960s, centered on the railroad and ranching hub of Gallup. Genealogists and historians can trace routes through Zuni Pueblo, identify old rail stops like Houck, or locate the Aqua Fria Post Office.
  22. 1982 Map of Buell Park, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Buell Park, 1983 Print
    1982 Buell Park
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation's high desert landscape is documented here in the early eighties as it straddles the Arizona and New Mexico line. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Red Lake Chapter House, the settlement of Navajo, and the distinct geological bowl of Buell Park.
  25. 1984 Map of Ganado
    1984 Map of Ganado
    1984 Ganado
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Navajo Nation in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape of high mesas and vital community hubs across Apache County. Trace the development of Fort Defiance and Window Rock, or locate historic landmarks like Hubbell Trading Post and Kinlichee Boarding School.
    2 unique versions available
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