1954 Map of Winslow 4 NE

About this map

The Navajo Indian Reservation dominates this mid-century landscape in Navajo County, defined by a sparse network of ranching infrastructure and desert terrain. The area is bisected by the Indian Reservation Boundary, separating the reservation lands to the north from the surrounding territory. A single named settlement, Hogan, sits near the western edge, likely serving as a localized ranching or residence site. Transport through this arid region relies on the Winslow-Polacca Road, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle toward Ives Mesa. The survival of livestock in this environment is evidenced by the distribution of numerous Stock Tanks and natural water drainage features like the Arroyo. This 1954 survey provides a look at a remote part of Northern Arizona before significant modern development, emphasizing the vast, open spaces and the importance of water management in the high desert.