1968 Map of Tucker Mesa NW

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation land within Coconino County is defined by a landscape of high-elevation mesas and significant drainage systems recorded during this 1968 field check. Centered on the winding course of Cow Canyon, the topography is characterized by intricate contour intervals that reveal the complex erosion patterns of the high desert. The map captures essential water resources for the era, including a Water Tank and a Well, which were vital for sustaining the remote livestock operations and communities in this arid region. The Indian Reservation Boundary runs through the lower third of the quadrangle, marking the jurisdictional transition near Township 20 North. This survey represents the area before significant modern infrastructure, preserving a view of the terrain as it was navigated by surveyors using photogrammetric methods in the late 1960s.