1986 Map of Woodruff

About this map

The settlement of Woodruff occupies a vital bend where the Little Colorado River winds through the high desert of the Colorado Plateau. This mid-1980s provisional survey shows the community clustered near the river’s edge, supported by hydraulic features like Woodruff Lake and irrigation paths that contrast with the surrounding arid drainage systems of Washboard Wash and Carr Lake Draw. The landscape is dominated by the volcanic profile of Woodruff Butte, a prominent landmark rising west of the town site. Local infrastructure is primarily rural, including a small Cem and several Gravel Pit operations, indicating a local economy tied to the land and essential resource extraction during this period of Navajo County's development.