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

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Sweetwater Trading Post serves as a primary waypoint in this 1953 landscape of the Navajo Indian Reservation in Apache County. The map details a complex network of canyons and mesas, defined by the prominent Dry Mesa in the northeast and the stark elevation of Walker Butte to the southwest. Human presence is concentrated near water sources and established travel routes, featuring the Immanuel Mission and a lone Windmill, which underscore the localized infrastructure required for life in the high desert. The drainage patterns of Sweetwater Wash, Walker Creek, and the deeply incised Seklagaidesa Canyon dictate the placement of unimproved roads and settlements, providing a clear view of the topographical constraints on early 1950s movement through this corner of Arizona.

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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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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain