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1984 Map of Ganado

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Ganado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site anchors this mid-1980s look at the high plateau country within the Navajo Indian Reservation. This map captures a landscape defined by significant cultural and educational institutions, including the Kinlichee Boarding School, Steamboat School, and Greasewood School. The topography is dominated by the broad Defiance Plateau and the sharp rise of the Chuska Mountains along the Arizona-New Mexico border.

Water sources like the Red Hill Windmill and Antelope Well indicate the reliance on localized groundwater in this arid environment. Key settlements such as Fort Defiance, Saint Michaels, and Window Rock are visible in the east, while the west is characterized by dramatic landforms like Balakai Mesa and the expansive Beautiful Valley. The network of tribal routes, including Navajo 12 and Navajo 15, illustrates the connectivity between these remote communities and the seasonal washes that carve through the desert floor.