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1972 Map of Pescado

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Pescado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Pescado and its surrounding canyonlands appear in this 1972 field-checked survey, revealing a landscape defined by traditional land use and water management within the Zuni Indian Reservation. The village site is anchored by the Rio Pescado, where the Pescado Reservoir and Pescado Spring served as vital water sources for this arid region. Numerous Ruins are documented across the terrain, particularly near the river and Pescado Draw, indicating deep historical occupation.

The map details complex boundaries, including the Ramah Indian Reservation Bdy and an Old Indian Reservation Boundary. Topographical landmarks like Beacon Light Hill, Knife Hill, and the high ground of Mower Hill overlook the draws and flats. Remote features such as Jacky Lake in the south and the Coal Mine Can in the northwest highlight the various resources and landmarks utilized by the Zuni and Ramah Navajo communities during the early 1970s.