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1955 Map of Black Falls 4 SW

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Black Falls 4 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the sharp topographic shifts of Ward Terrace and the winding course of the Little Colorado River. This 1950s mapping project focuses on the arid expanses where the Desert floor meets complex geological formations, such as the high point at Color VABM 5041. The drainage patterns are clearly visible, particularly along the Dinnebito Wash as it cuts through the high plateau.

Infrastructure in this era was sparse, consisting primarily of isolated water sources like the several Tank symbols scattered across the northern and eastern reaches. These water tanks represent the critical pastoral lifeblood for the region during the mid-century, supporting livestock and local travel between settlements located off the immediate map sheet. The level of detail provided by the 1953 aerial photography captures the intricate erosion patterns and tracks that crisscross this high-altitude terrain.