Old Maps of Navajo, Fort Defiance Agency for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Navajo. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
- Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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- Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.
Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Navajo.
Navajo, Fort Defiance Agency maps
(15)- 1886 Map of Fort Defiance
1886 Fort Defiance1886 Print · USGSTerritorial 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. - 1892 Map of Fort Defiance
1892 Fort Defiance1892 Print · USGSNorthern 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.6 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Gallup, 1973 Print
1954 Gallup1973 Print · USGSNative 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 - 1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 1 NE, 1958 Print
1955 Zith-Tusayan Butte 1 NE1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Buell Park, 1959 Print
1955 Buell Park1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1958 Map of Gallup
1958 Gallup1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1959 Map of Gallup
1959 Gallup1959 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1962 Map of Gallup
1962 Gallup1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1967 Map of Gallup
1967 Gallup1967 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1982 Map of Buell Park, 1983 Print
1982 Buell Park1983 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1984 Map of Ganado
1984 Ganado1984 Print · USGSThe 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 - 2011 Map of Buell Park, 2011 Print
2011 Buell Park2011 Print · USGSCovers Navajo, including Fort Defiance Agency, McKinley County, and other nearby areas2 unique versions available - 2014 Map of Buell Park, 2014 Print
2014 Buell Park2014 Print · USGSCovers Navajo, including Fort Defiance Agency, McKinley County, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Buell Park, 2018 Print
2018 Buell Park2018 Print · USGSCovers Navajo, including Fort Defiance Agency, McKinley County, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Buell Park, 2021 Print
2021 Buell Park2021 Print · USGSCrossing the Arizona and New Mexico border in the 2020s, this landscape shows the intersection of Navajo Nation settlements and high-desert geology. Researchers can locate the streets of Navajo and local landmarks like Red Lake and Frog Rock.
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