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1953 Map of Dinne Mesa NW, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Dinne Mesa NW

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is defined here by dramatic topographic transitions and the scarcity of permanent water sources in the mid-1950s. High plateaus such as No Water Mesa (Toh Atin Mesa) and Dry Mesa dominate the southern half of the quadrangle, where steep contour lines reveal complex drainage patterns and canyon systems. A lone Windmill stands as a critical landmark in the more level northern terrain, indicating the importance of subterranean water in this arid environment. Transportation at this time relied on routes leading toward key regional outposts, with connections indicated for Mexican Water and the nearby Red Mesa Trading Post. The map also documents the political geography of the Four Corners region, capturing the intersection of the Utah-Arizona border and the county line between San Juan and Apache counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain