1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 2 SW

About this map

The high-desert terrain of the Defiance Plateau within the Navajo Indian Reservation dominates this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Lone Tule Wash and Sage House Wash, which cut through the uplifted plateau. The presence of a Windmill, several scattered tanks, and a Dam near Kin-li-chee reflects the essential infrastructure for managing water in this arid environment. The map captures the area just as aerial photogrammetry was becoming the standard for precision mapping, showing the physical relationship between the Kin-li-chee Cr and the few permanent human structures in this portion of Apache County.