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1966 Map of Fruitland

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Fruitland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation south of the San Juan River underwent significant industrial transformation during the mid-20th century, as documented in this survey. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Navajo Mine, a massive open-pit operation feeding the nearby Four Corners Powerplant. This industrial complex is supported by substantial infrastructure, including a series of large Stacks, a Substa, and a dedicated Landing Strip situated near the shores of Morgan Lake.

Beyond the heavy industry, the map preserves the traditional and community structure of the Fruitland area. Indigenous educational and civic landmarks like the Nenahnezad Indian Sch and Nenahnezad Chapter House sit alongside agricultural lifelines such as the Fruitland Irrigation Canal and Jewett Valley Ditch. This document illustrates the juxtaposition of ancient river valley farming and modern energy production in San Juan County.