1955 Map of St. Joseph 1 NE

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a straight line through this high desert landscape, tracing the path of the Puerco River toward its confluence with the Little Colorado River. At the center of this 1950s survey is the small railroad siding of Arntz, a vital point on the transcontinental line that supported steam and early diesel operations in the Arizona interior. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal washes and drainage patterns feeding the rivers, punctuated by essential water management features like the Dam, various Ponds, and a Windmill. To the north, the Navajo Indian Reservation Bdy marks the transition into tribal lands, while numerous isolated Stock Tank sites reflect the region's enduring reliance on open-range ranching during the mid-century era.