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1955 Map of Cameron

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Buck Rodgers Trading Post stands as a focal point of commerce and navigation within the Navajo Indian Reservation during the mid-1950s. The settlement of Cameron marks a critical junction where the Little Colorado River begins its dramatic descent into the Little Colorado River Gorge. The map illustrates a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses like Moenkopi Wash and Fivemile Wash, alongside the expansive eastern reaches of the Painted Desert.

Transportation routes of the era are clearly delineated, from the established Navahopi Road to the more precarious Tanners Crossing Foot Tr and various unnamed Jeep Trails. Significant topographical landmarks such as Shadow Mountain and Hopi Trail Canyon dominate the northwestern quadrant, while localized resources like a Gravel Pit and the Cameron Airport suggest the infrastructure supporting this high-desert community.