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1937 Map of Ship Rock

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Ship Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Ship Rock stands as the dominant landmark of this high desert terrain within the Navajo Indian Reservation. This 1930s survey captures a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and a network of seasonal watercourses. The Red Rock Highway provides the primary transit route through the territory, passing between the Beautiful Mountains to the south and the prominent monoliths of Mitten Rock and White Rock to the north.

Ephemeral drainage patterns are recorded in detail, including Red Wash, Salt Creek, and Dead Mans Wash, illustrating the vital role of these geographic features in navigating the arid environment. Along the western border, the boundary between Arizona and New Mexico is clearly delineated, alongside various landmarks like The Thumb and Tocito Dome that would have served as essential waypoints for travelers and residents during this era.