1963 Map of Goulding

About this map

Monument Valley dominates this landscape along the border of Utah and Arizona, where the high desert is punctuated by iconic formations within the Navajo Indian Reservation. At the base of Rock Door Mesa, the Goulding Trading Post and Goulding settlement represent an important outpost for local commerce and tourism, supported by a nearby Mission and Landing Strip. The map also captures several Mines in the canyons to the west, hinting at the atomic-era uranium prospecting that occurred during this mid-century period. The northern edge of the survey transitions into the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area as the terrain descends toward the San Juan River. Geological landmarks with evocative names like King on His Throne, Stagecoach, and Bear and Rabbit are carefully positioned amongst the vast drainage systems of Halgaitoh Wash and Douglas Wash.