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1968 Map of Marsh Pass SE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Marsh Pass SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this high-desert landscape, captured through photogrammetric methods in the late 1960s with updates from 1980. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage channels, including the prominent Moenkopi Wash and Coal Mine Wash. These waterways carve through the plateau, revealing the geological layers that supported local industry, as evidenced by a Strip Mine located in the southwestern corner.

Evidence of historical land management is visible along the Old Indian Reservation Boundary that skirts the southern edge of the quadrangle. High-altitude water sources like Pine Spring and Yellow Water Canyon provided vital resources in this arid environment. Transportation at the time of this survey was limited to rugged paths, such as a remote Jeep Trail winding through the southeastern canyons, reflecting the area's isolation and reliance on heavy-duty vehicles for navigation.