1952 Map of Setsiltso Springs 2 SW

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the sharp topographical contrast between the high bluffs and the alluvial plains of Apache County. In the early 1950s, Laguna Creek served as the primary drainage corridor, cutting through a region dominated by Sand Dunes and the dramatic relief of Red Point. The presence of several Hogan dwellings and a Windmill indicates a dispersed settlement pattern reliant on sparse water resources. To the east, the terrain levels into Greasewood Flat and the broad expanse of Valle, where a lonely Reservoir stands as an essential marker of human adaptation in the arid high desert. This preliminary survey captures a transitional moment before more comprehensive regional mapping, documenting the traditional habitation sites and the natural boundaries of Cane Valley.