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1966 Map of Sulphur Spring

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Sulphur Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape in the mid-1960s is defined by a network of energy infrastructure and seasonal watercourses. This survey illustrates the industrial presence of the Table Mesa Oil Field in the southeast, where numerous drill holes and oil wells dot the terrain. The presence of multiple pipelines cutting across the desert floor connects these extraction sites to the broader region.

Natural landmarks like Cactus Peak and the Chaco River provide geographical orientation amidst the intricate drainage patterns of Rattlesnake Wash, Many Devils Wash, and Dead Mans Wash. For those tracing local history, the map identifies public gathering points such as the Ship Rock Campground and Sulphur Spring Campground, located near the namesake Sulphur Spring. The Red Rock Highway serves as the primary artery through this high-desert environment.