1955 Map of Sonsala Butte 2 NE

About this map

De Chelly Canyon and Tsedatoh Canyon define the complex, eroded landscape of the Defiance Plateau in this mid-century survey of the Navajo Indian Reservation. The map records a sparsely populated region where life centered on seasonal water sources and the high mesas. A network of unimproved roads and trails connects remote landmarks such as Sitting Coyote Mesa and Supai Mesa, while multiple small dams and reservoirs, including Tsedadahotsosi, suggest a managed approach to the area's scarce water resources for grazing or agriculture.