1971 Map of Sheepskin Wash

About this map

Sitgreaves National Forest anchors the southern portion of this Navajo County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainages and seasonal water catchments. The northern reaches are characterized by the prominent Pink Cliffs and broad depressions, including the notable Dry Lake. In an arid environment where water management was essential for ranching and industry, the map reveals a system of tanks and windmills, such as Morris Windmill and Rattlesnake Tank. Industrial activity is evidenced by a Pulp Mill and a Pipeline that traverses the terrain near Sheepskin Wash. The presence of the Rocking Chair Ranch in the east, along with residential markers like Carson Drive and Louise Dr, illustrates the localized patterns of settlement and land use during the early 1970s.