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1967 Map of Dilkon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Dilkon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Dilkon sits at the base of Dilkon Hill in the heart of the Navajo Indian Reservation, serving as a focal point for infrastructure in this high desert landscape during the late 1960s. The settlement is supported by a network of modern developments including a Landing Strip, multiple Pumping Station sites, and a Radio Tower, all linked by a prominent Pipeline that cuts across the southern plains.

The surrounding terrain is defined by isolated elevations and vital water sources such as Tsi Na Jinnie Spring, Cedar Springs, and Tees Toh Spring. These springs, alongside seasonal drainages like Coyote Wash and Tees Toh Wash, have historically sustained life between the prominent mesas and buttes. From the northern heights of Hauke Mesa to the distinct profiles of Turquoise Butte and Twin Buttes, the map reveals a land where traditional grazing territory, indicated by selected fence lines, meets twentieth-century utility and aviation needs.