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1969 Map of Appaloosa Ridge

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Appaloosa Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is defined by its sharp geologic breaks and essential water infrastructure in this late-1960s survey. Dominating the upper half of the map, Coal Mine Mesa and the Moenkopi Plateau provide a high, windswept vantage over the intricate drainage systems below, including Chiehazhahi Wash and Big Wash. This region reflects a sparse but purposeful settlement pattern, centered on the Little Hollow Place and livestock management points like the Little Cowboy Windmill.

Topography transitions dramatically at Appaloosa Ridge, leading into the lower elevations of Tohnali Mesa. The map captures the infrastructure of the era through a network of Jeep Trails and industrial markers like the Borrow Pit. For those studying the Navajo-Hopi Joint Use Area, this document provides critical detail on land use and natural landmarks before modern development altered these remote stretches of Coconino County.