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1969 Map of Standing Rocks

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Standing Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Navajo Indian Reservation lands dominate this late 1960s landscape, characterized by dramatic escarpments and specialized water management in an arid environment. The towering Tloi Eechii Cliffs and the broad Ward Terrace define the local topography, creating a natural barrier that separates the various drainage basins. Grounded in the necessities of high-desert life, the map documents numerous livestock and water features, including the curiously named Natani Well No Water Tank, as well as Kish Zhini Tank and Lii Haadiitah Tank.

Surface water is traced through ephemeral systems such as Sei Haasgaii Wash and Taah Isti Wash, which flow toward the Little Colorado River boundary at the southwestern edge. The presence of a Jeep Trail and specific landmarks like Standing Rocks indicate the primary routes and navigational points used by residents and travelers across this part of Coconino County before the expansion of more modern infrastructure.