1972 Map of Salina

About this map

Salina Springs and the nearby settlement of Salina are the primary points of human presence in this high-desert portion of the Navajo Indian Reservation. The terrain is characterized by the complex drainage systems of Cottonwood Wash and Tse Bit Ni Zi Ni Wash, which reveal the deep seasonal water pathways across the landscape. The inclusion of Bitterwater Well highlights the vital importance of scattered water sources in this environment, while White Hill stands out as a significant topographical landmark. This 1970s survey captures the region's sparse infrastructure and remote character during a period when many traditional routes were first being formally documented by the USGS through modern photogrammetric methods.