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1955 Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 4 NE

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Zith-Tusayan Butte 4 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Fort Defiance and the administrative hub of Window Rock anchor this mid-century survey of the Navajo Indian Reservation along the Arizona-New Mexico border. The landscape is defined by the drainages of Bonito Creek and Black Creek, where the local economy of the 1950s is reflected in a high concentration of established trading sites, including the Two Story Trading Post, Karrigan Trading Post, and the Tse Bonita Trading Post.

Religious and community infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Good Shepherd Mission and the Navajo Bible School, while the Tribal Fairgrounds and Window Rock Airport indicate the area's role as a regional center. The map also documents physical landmarks like the Natural Bridge and Black Rock, alongside early industrial elements such as a radio tower and sewage disposal facilities. This edition serves as a precise record of the tribal capital's layout before the extensive modern expansions of the late 20th century.