1957 Map of Aneth 1 NE

About this map

Hovenweep National Monument preserves a complex landscape of ancient dwellings along the border of Utah and Colorado. This 1957 survey identifies specific archaeological sites such as Horseshoe House, Hackberry Ruins, and Holly House, situated among the deep drainages of Cross Canyon and Ruin Canyon. The settlement of Monty sits near the Pleasant View Road, while the surrounding Cajon Mesa is marked by a network of jeep trails and historic routes like the Old Bluff Road. Natural and man-made water sources, including Cajon Lake and several Artesian Wells, indicate the essential infrastructure for ranching and resource extraction on Squaw Point. Numerous unlabeled Ruins and Prospects scattered throughout McLean Basin offer evidence of both prehistoric occupation and the mid-century search for minerals and oil.