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1955 Map of Sonsala Butte 2 SW, 1958 Print
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1955 Map of Sonsala Butte 2 SW

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century preliminary survey, centered on the high terrain of the Defiance Plateau. The landscape is defined by a network of deeply incised drainage systems, including the dramatic winding courses of Sleepy Canyon and Yellowstone Canyon. Human presence is sparse but historically significant, evidenced by the Cliff Dwelling Ruins located along the southern reaches of the plateau's complex canyon walls. Small settlements and points of interest like Bilasha and Owl Nest are situated near the prominent heights of Black Mesa. The map reflects a 1950s period of transition, where traditional ranching and ancient history are documented alongside modern infrastructure like Tall Tree Mesa and various windmills and dams that sustained the local sheep and cattle economies. Tribal names and topographic features such as Tezin Canyon and Weed Canyon show the integration of the environment into the daily life of the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain