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1955 Map of Lukachukai

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lukachukai
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by traditional community hubs and dramatic geological features. The settlement of Lukachukai serves as a primary focal point, anchored by the St Isabel Mission and the Lukachukai Trading Post. To the south, near the waters of Tsaile Creek, the community of Tsaile is marked by the St Ann Church. This era of the reservation is characterized by the presence of vital commercial outposts like the Upper Greasewood Trading Post, which supported local residents in this high-altitude environment.

The topography transitions from the high peaks of the Lukachukai Mountains and Chuska Mountains, including the prominent Roof Butte, to the deep incisions of Canyon del Muerto. This southwestern portion of the map includes part of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. A network of watercourses, such as Tohotso Creek and Agua Sal Creek, provide a glimpse into the drainage patterns that shaped the placement of early settlements and agricultural areas in this part of Apache County.