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1968 Map of Marsh Pass

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Marsh Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Skeleton Mesa dominates this 1968 landscape, where deep incisions like Tsegi Canyon and Wildcat Canyon reveal a geography rich in ancient archaeology and Indigenous history within the Navajo Indian Reservation. The map documents the intricate layout of these canyons, which converge near Marsh Pass and the settlement of Tsegi. Cultural sites are prominently noted, including Cliff Dwelling sites tucked into the canyon walls and the specific Swallows Nest Ruins near the confluence of Laguna Creek and Dowozhrebito Canyon.

A network of a Trail and Pack Trail systems crisscrosses the high mesas and valley floors, suggesting traditional routes of movement through the Navajo Natl Mon and surrounding lands. Water sources like a Spring in Lone Cottonwood Canyon and various Fords across the creek beds indicate the essential lifeblood of this arid environment, while a modern Pipeline through Long House Valley shows the mid-century infrastructure beginning to intersect with traditional Navajo lands.