1960 Map of Juanita Arch

About this map

The Dolores River carves a deep path through the high plateaus of Mesa County, defining a landscape dominated by the isolated prominence of Sewemup Mesa and the expansive Sinbad Valley. This 1960 revision, based on 1947 aerial photography, documents a period of significant mineral exploration across the mesa tops and canyon walls. Evidence of this industry is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Mother Dee Mine in the north to the Maverick Mines and Copper Rivet Mine further south.