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1937 Map of Rattlesnake

USGS Topo · Published 1949

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The Navajo Indian Reservation dominates this 1930s landscape where the high desert of San Juan County meets the borders of three other states. The San Juan River carves a complex, braided path across the northern half of the quadrangle, joined by the Mancos River near the iconic Four Corners marker. This survey captures a remote region defined by its ephemeral drainage systems, including Tohache Wash and Little Ship Rock Wash, which signal the stark hydrology of the Four Corners area. Small outposts such as Rattlesnake and Cudai appear as isolated settlements connected by unimproved roads. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, particularly around the southern washes and Malpais Arroyo, documenting a period when the infrastructure of the American Southwest was still primarily shaped by natural watercourses and the boundaries of indigenous lands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1937
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions19 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain