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1955 Map of Nazlini

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Nazlini
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century landscape, centered on the settlement of Nazlini. The area is defined by complex drainage systems and high plateau features, notably the broad expanse of Rock Mesa and the nearby Fluted Rock. A network of water sources, including Tsegitoe Spring and Segetoa Spring, supported local life and livestock in this arid environment before modern infrastructure.

Evidence of long-standing human presence is marked by various ruins scattered along Nazlini Creek, while the southern reaches show the community of Kin Li Chee. The map, produced in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, captures a transition where traditional land use met new administrative needs, including a sewage disposal site and water tanks near the main settlement. The northern border touches the corner of Canyon De Chelly National Mon, highlighting the proximity to significant cultural and geological landmarks.