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1955 Map of Grand Falls NE

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Grand Falls NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Colorado River as it cuts through the high desert of Coconino County. Mapped in the mid-1950s, this area shows a sparse network of unimproved roads and livestock infrastructure, including scattered Stock Tanks and a small Reservoir. The presence of unnamed Ruins near the riverbank points to a much deeper history of human habitation on these lands long before modern surveying.

Elevations vary across the plateau, marked by distinctive features such as Newberry Mesa and the survey markers at Little VABM 4835 and Lime VABM 4764. The topography is characterized by intricate drainage patterns and sharp escarpments typical of the region's geological transition towards the river valley. This preliminary edition captures the territory before extensive modern development, preserving the location of small watering holes and family-used trails.