1970 Map of Standing Rock NW

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and subterranean infrastructure in this 1970s survey. The map details the winding path of Standing Rock Wash as it travels through the high terrain, joined by the smaller Soft Water Wash. This arid region shows little in the way of permanent structures, but the presence of a Well and a prominent Pipeline running through the eastern portion of the quadrangle highlights the critical importance of water management and industrial transit in McKinley County during this era. Surveyed in 1969 and field-checked in 1970, this sheet provides a high-resolution look at the geographic character of the reservation before significant modern development.