Join Free
1958 Map of Cajon Mesa, 1965 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1958 Map of Cajon Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Hovenweep National Monument anchors this 1950s survey of the high desert along the Utah-Colorado border, highlighting significant ancestral sites such as the Square Tower Group Ruins and Holly Group Ruins. The landscape is defined by the massive Cajon Mesa and McCracken Mesa, where remote outposts like Hatch Trading Post and the Hatch Trailer Sch provided essential services to the local community. The presence of numerous Oil Wells across the Navajo Indian Reservation reflects the mid-century energy exploration era, while traditional landmarks like Perkins Ranch and Ismay Trading Post indicate a long-standing ranching and trading presence. Geologic features such as McElmo Creek and Yellowjacket Canyon cut through the mesas, alongside isolated water sources like Tin Cup Spring and Cajon Lake.

Find a feature on this map

50 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.7 inches

Editions of this 1958 Cajon Mesa Map

Historical Maps of Shiprock Agency Through Time

434 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain