1955 Map of St. Joseph 2 SE

About this map

Ranching infrastructure and high-desert terrain define this mid-century survey of the Arizona interior. The landscape is marked by a network of essential water catchments and stock improvements, indicating a region dedicated to livestock grazing. Named points of interest include Saunders Tank and Rattlesnake Tank, while several unnamed Windmill sites are scattered along unpaved tracks and section lines. The topography is anchored by two prominent survey markers, Gunner VABM 5293 in the northwest and Wildcat VABM 5725 in the southwest, providing a sense of the undulating elevation changes typical of Navajo County. Drainage patterns are highlighted by the presence of Porter Draw, which winds through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. These features collectively reflect the practical requirements of range management in the 1950s, showing a territory where water sources were the primary landmarks for navigation and land use.