1955 Map of Tanner Wash NE

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation landscape is documented here in a mid-1950s preliminary survey, capturing a high desert environment defined by dramatic topographic formations and isolated water sources. Significant geological markers like White Mesa and Red Mesa dominate the southern portion of the sheet, while the distinctive White Rock outcrop stands as a prominent landmark for navigation. This survey identifies a network of transport routes consisting entirely of Jeep Trails, illustrating the era's reliance on rugged, unpaved passage through the interior of the reservation. The presence of the Red Mesa Reservoir highlights the critical importance of managed water collection in this arid region, providing a specific point of interest for researchers tracing the history of land use and resource development in Little Valley and the surrounding high plains of Coconino County.