1952 Map of Agathla Peak 2 NW

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century topographic study, which captures the complex drainages and high plateaus of the borderlands between Arizona and Utah. The landscape is defined by massive formations such as Nakai Mesa and Hoskinnini Mesa, separated by a labyrinth of canyons carved by waterways like Copper Creek and its East Fork. The intricate contour work illustrates the steep verticality of Skeleton Mesa, where the dramatic Big Point juts into the surrounding canyon system. This preliminary survey provides a high-resolution look at the geographic isolation of the region before modern infrastructure, noting localized landmarks like Todicheenie Bench. The map's placement across the San Juan and Navajo County line highlights the intersection of tribal and state jurisdictions in a remote desert environment.