
Baby Rocks Mesa rises sharply in the southeastern corner of this territory, marking a distinctive geological formation within the Navajo Indian Reservation. This 1952 topographic study, compiled from 1951 aerial photography, captures the intricate drainages and wind-sculpted landforms of northeastern Arizona before extensive modern development. The landscape is dominated by the broad Little Capitan Valley, which is bounded by dramatic ridges and shifting Sand Dunes. The seasonal hydrology of the region is evident in the presence of Dry Lake and the meandering course of Laguna Creek, which cuts through the high desert floor. The small settlement of Baby Rocks is noted near the boundary between Navajo Co and Apache Co, providing a rare point of habitation in this arid expanse of the Colorado Plateau.
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1883 · Marsh Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Marsh Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Canyon De Chelly
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Agathla Peak 1 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Dinnehotso
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Agathla Peak 1 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Setsiltso Springs 2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Setsiltso Springs 2 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Agathla Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Agathla Peak 1 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000