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1970 Map of Inscription House Ruin

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Inscription House Ruin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Inscription House Ruin serves as the focal point of this 1970 survey, situated within the Navajo National Monument in northern Arizona. The landscape is defined by a labyrinth of deep sandstone drainages, including Toenleshushe Canyon and Nitsin Canyon, which drop away from the Shonto Plateau. These canyons contain numerous cliff dwellings, indicating a complex history of indigenous habitation.

Modern activity is concentrated at the Inscription House Trading Post, connected to the ruins by a system of pack trails and jeep trails. The presence of the Water Tank Pumping Station and several springs, such as Potato Spring, highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid environment of the Navajo Indian Reservation. Landmarks like Eggshell Arch and Natural Arch punctuate the high ground of Gray Mesa, providing distinct navigational aids for those traversing the territory.