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1980 Map of Holbrook

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Holbrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Holbrook serves as a critical junction in the high desert of northern Arizona, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and the Puerco River converge with the Little Colorado River. This 1980 survey captures a region defined by its reliance on water and rail, featuring established agricultural hubs like Joseph City and Snowflake alongside smaller trackside stops such as Penzance and Arntz. The map reveals a complex landscape of drainage systems, from the deep incisions of Chevelon Canyon and Black Canyon to the broad expanses of Tenmile Draw and Washboard Wash.

The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the timbered heights of the Sitgreaves National Forest, providing a sharp contrast to the open rangelands to the north. Local history is etched into the terrain through names like Mormon Crossing, Rock Station, and Fidel Windmill, reflecting the ranching and pioneer heritage of Navajo County. From the Winslow Municipal Well Field to the isolated Dry Lake, the distribution of water sources clearly dictates the pattern of human habitation across this arid plateau.