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1952 Map of Oljeto, 1964 Print
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1952 Map of Oljeto

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Monitor Butte and the vast sandstone formations of the Navajo Indian Reservation dominate this mid-century survey of the Utah-Arizona border. The landscape is defined by its massive plateaus and deeply cut drainage systems, including Oljeto Wash and the winding Copper Canyon. Significant for its cold-war era industrial context, the map shows the Whirlwind Mine and a remote Landing Strip, likely reflecting uranium exploration conducted in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission during the early 1950s. At the northern edge, Lake Powell is depicted in blue, indicating areas to be submerged by the reservoir. This transition from a traditional desert landscape to a managed waterway is captured alongside established landmarks like Jacobs Monument and the massive Hoskinnini Mesa. Transportation is limited to a few rugged routes, such as the Wetherill Trail and various unnamed jeep trails, highlighting the isolation of the Oljeto settlement at this time.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain