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1955 Map of Moa Ave NW

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Moa Ave NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation land dominates this 1950s survey, illustrating a high-desert landscape defined by scarce water resources and traditional dwellings. The topography is marked by the dramatic rise of the Echo Cliffs along the eastern edge, which parallel the path of Hamblin Wash. Scattered throughout the interior are several Hogan structures, the traditional circular dwellings of the Navajo people, positioned near seasonal water sources and drainage areas.

The importance of water in this arid environment is evident through the labeling of Willow Springs, a primary Spring, and various Tank sites used for livestock or local catchment. Modern infrastructure is represented by the north-south corridor of Route 89, which follows the base of the cliffs. This map provides a look at the intersection of traditional land use and early highway development before the region saw further modernization.