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1982 Map of Winslow

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Winslow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Little Colorado River carves a path through this high desert landscape, serving as a primary corridor for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the growth of Winslow. At the start of the 1980s, the area reflects a mix of transit infrastructure and ancient landforms. To the north, the Navajo Indian Reservation contains striking volcanic and geological features like Montezumas Chair, Haystack Butte, and the colorful expanse of the Painted Desert.

Smaller settlements and residential pockets such as Leupp, Bushman Acres, and Joseph City appear alongside the rail line, while the vast mesas including Ives Mesa and Newberry Mesa dominate the interior. The map documents numerous water sources critical to this arid environment, from the Jadito Wash to isolated points like Bad Medicine Spring and Honey Spring. A complex network of windmills and wells, such as the V K Windmill and Gravel Dug Well, highlights the ongoing human adaptation to the Rincon Basin.