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1972 Map of Navajo Springs

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Navajo Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Navajo Springs serves as the focal point of this arid landscape, noted specifically as the Territorial Govt Formation Site Historical Mon. This designation marks a significant moment in the territorial history of Arizona, where the early government was formally organized in 1863. The surrounding terrain is defined by its water management and resource extraction, illustrated by an extensive network of Gas Wells and Flowing Wells scattered across the plateau.

Remote livestock operations are evidenced by numerous named water sources and landmarks, including Little Wallace Windmill, Bobcat Windmill, and Rattlesnake Windmill. Distinctive geological features like The Crater and the Salt Seeps punctuate the topography, while local history researchers can trace old ranching infrastructure through sites like Jacobs Well and Jacobs Tanks. The presence of several Dry Wells highlights the persistent challenge of water access in this high-desert environment during the early 1970s.