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1963 Map of Jones Ranch School

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Jones Ranch School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Manuelito Canyon and the surrounding high desert of McKinley County define this 1960s topographic study. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of drainage systems, including Big House Canyon, Little Canyon, and the distinctively named Dragon Wash. Human activity is concentrated around a few key institutions in the southern half of the sheet, most notably the Jones Ranch Sch and the nearby Navajo Mission. These locations, positioned near the drainage of Whitewater, suggest a community structure centered on education and outreach in this arid environment.

Water sources like Badger Spring and scattered wells provided essential resources for life in the canyon country. The mapping detail captures the intricate natural features of the northern sector, such as Eagles Nest Can and Big Falls Canyon, where the terrain drops sharply from the surrounding plateaus. This area, largely free of major roads, shows a reliance on unimproved paths and natural landmarks for navigation.