1954 Map of Navajo Creek

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation dominates this mid-century landscape, characterized by the dramatic elevation shifts between high plateaus and deep canyon systems. Blue hatching along the banks of Lake Powell indicates areas that were anticipated to be submerged as the water level rose toward the 3700-foot mark, a significant visual record of the changing hydrology in Coconino County. The survey identifies traditional Hogan structures and livestock-related infrastructure such as a Water Tank and several Reservoirs scattered across the Rainbow Plateau. Notable landmarks like the Natural Bridge and the distinct formation of Tsa Skizzi Rock provide fixed points for navigation across the Cedar Tree Bench and Weed Bench. Major drainages including Navajo Creek and Kaibito Creek define the erosion patterns of the Cummings Mesa, while an unimproved dirt road provides the only terrestrial link through the southern reaches near Gray Mountain.