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1971 Map of Joe Woody Well

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Joe Woody Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape within the Chuska Mountains area is defined by a network of essential water sources and utility infrastructure as it stood in the early 1970s. Key water points such as Joe Woody Well and Washington Well highlight the critical role of groundwater management in this high-elevation plateau environment. The northern portion of the map is crossed by a major Pipeline and features the Cienega Creek drainage, while the southern reaches are shaped by the West Fork Black Creek.

Strategic vantage points and utilities support the remote character of the terrain, specifically the Oak Ridge Lookout Tower positioned for fire observation and the Window Rock Pumping Station at the northeastern margin. A system of rugged transport, including a Jeep Trail, provides the primary means of navigating the undulating topography between these scattered landmarks. This survey preserves a functional view of the land before modern expansion, focusing on the intersection of natural drainages and man-made infrastructure.