Washboard Wash and its tributary, E Washboard Wash, carve through this high desert portion of Navajo County, creating a complex network of drainage systems that define the local topography. The landscape is punctuated by prominent natural landmarks such as Flattop Hill, Monument Hill, and the distinct Sheza Butte, which likely served as essential orientation points for early travelers and ranchers. A handful of local thoroughfares, including Old Holbrook Rd and Reidhead Ave, provide modern access through these traditional grazing lands. The presence of specialized water infrastructure like Buckhorn Tank and names such as Arthurs Meadow Draw suggest a continued reliance on seasonal water management and provide clues for genealogists researching family-named land features in the region.
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1886 · Holbrook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Holbrook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Holbrook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · St. Joseph 2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · St. Joseph 1 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Joseph City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Holbrook
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Holbrook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Holbrook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Holbrook
USGS Topo · 1:250,000