
Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this 1968 survey of the northern Arizona desert, where the drainage systems of Chinle Wash and Lukachukai Wash carve through the arid floor of the Chinle Valley. The landscape is defined by its distinct geological formations, including the prominent sandstone heights of Little Round Rock and Round Rock near the southern boundary. To the west, the steep escarpment of Carson Mesa rises sharply from the valley, while the northern reaches feature unique natural landmarks like Rock Window overlooking Hasbidito Creek. The presence of several Borrow Pits and isolated water sources such as Flowing Well suggests a land managed for its limited resources, supporting seasonal passage and grazing within this remote corner of Apache County.
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1892 · Canyon De Chelly
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Los Gigantes NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Los Gigantes SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Los Gigantes Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Sonsala Butte 2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Yellowstone Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Rock Point SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000