1962 Map of Continental Divide

About this map

The high desert landscape of McKinley County is defined by the rugged crest of the Continental Divide, where water begins its journey toward either the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. This mid-1960s survey documents a critical transportation corridor through the Cibola National Forest, dominated by the heavy infrastructure of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the modern path of Route 66. The settlement at Coolidge serves as a focal point for local life, featuring the Coolidge Navajo Ch and a central Post Office.