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1968 Map of Sweetwater Mesa

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Sweetwater Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Sweetwater Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape in the northeastern corner of Arizona during the late 1960s. Located within the Navajo Indian Reservation along the boundary of Navajo and Apache Counties, the area shows a sparse network of unimproved dirt roads and light-duty tracks connecting isolated points of activity. Small settlements such as Al Tse Toh and Toh Ah Glau appear alongside essential water resources like the Cistern and several Water Tanks, which supported inhabitants and livestock in this arid environment.

Industrial and geological interest is evidenced by a Borrow Pit and a Drill Hole located near the prominent Three Black Rocks formation. The drainage of Burro Wash cuts through the southeastern corner, while the stark escarpment of White Rock defines the western terrain. This survey provides a precise record of these Navajo lands before modern development, capturing the location of remote homesteads and local landmarks used by the community.