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1972 Map of Navajo South

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Navajo South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The settlement of Navajo and the corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad define this section of the Arizona high desert in the early 1970s. The landscape is marked by the wide path of the Puerco River and its seasonal tributaries like Crazy Creek and Horse Draw. Water management in this arid environment is evident through the numerous Gas Wells and strategically placed livestock watering points such as Swamp Tank, East Tank, and the natural Cottonwood Seep.

A small Cem near the river and unidentified Ruins suggest a layer of human history older than the industrial infrastructure of the mid-century. Modern energy and transportation needs are represented by the presence of a Pumping Station and the interstate highway 40, which runs parallel to the historic rail line. The terrain transitions from the river valley to the distinct high point of the Saddle, providing a clear record of the area's topography before more modern development.