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1952 Map of Agathla Peak

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Agathla Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Monument Valley and Mystery Valley dominate this mid-century landscape within the Navajo Indian Reservation, spanning the Utah-Arizona border. The map documents a complex network of high desert landforms, including the iconic West Mitten Butte, East Mitten Butte, and Merrick Butte. Human history is recorded through various eras, from a Pueblo Site and the House of Hands (Cave) to the industrial presence of Monument No 1 Tunnel and the Monument No 1 Annex.

Goulding serves as a focal point near the western edge, adjacent to a Well and Windmill, reflecting the essential water infrastructure of the region. Notable landmarks like the Totem Pole, Yei-Bichei, and the Three Sisters are meticulously placed among vast mesas such as Wetherill Mesa and Hunts Mesa. The survey also highlights archaeological features like the Echo Cave Ruin and various Cliff Dwelling locations tucked into the canyon walls.