United States. Soil Conservation Service,
McColm, George L.
Collection Name:
Land
management survey, Navajo Indian Reservation reports,
Inclusive Dates:
1930-1938
Physical Description:
2.0 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection consists of manuscripts and
preliminary reports relating to soil conservation, range conditions, crop
production, timber and water resources on the Navajo Reservation during the
1930's.
Collection Number:
AZ 124
Repository:
University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL:http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/
Historical Note
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of 54 bound folders containing manuscripts and
preliminary reports relating to the agronomy, soil and water conservation
problems existing on the Navajo Reservation during the 1930's. The basis of
this material is surveys made by the Soil Conservation Service. The material is
arranged according to units based on geographical divisions within the
reservation.
Organization
This collection is organized into 2 Series. Series 1 includes 18
subseries of reports and maps based on geographical units within the
reservation. Series 2 consists of miscellaneous reports and maps.
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish
from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record,
the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The
user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the
University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all
claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of
copyright.
Located in the northwestern area of the Navajo Indian Reservation,
in Coconino County, Arizona, roughly between 36°45' north latitude and
110°45' and 111°30' west longitude.
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1
Engineering Report,
ca.
1930
Prepared by C.L. Moyes, Engineering Aide. Data on physical
features, climate, vegetation, wildlife, agriculture, and mineral resources.
Supplemented with sketch map of Cow Springs Irrigation Project. 41 pp., plus
tables.
1
2
Agronomy Branch Report,
1937
Detailed report of conditions relating to agricultural land,
crop production, suggestions for improvement of rangeland. 40 pp., plus
tables.
1
3
Range Management Branch Report,
May,
1937
Prepared by D.G. Anderson. Contains general description of land,
past and present use of range, and range management objectives, as well as
plans and recommendations for improvement of range. 87 pp., 2 tables.
1
4
Land Planning Report,
January,
1938
Prepared by D.G. Anderson. Compilation of basic data from all
field surveys by the various branches. Includes sections on effect of
environment on human activity, land utilization, establishment of proper land
use, and outlines a construction program to improve and conserve natural
resources of Unit One. 102 pp., 3 tables, 2 sketches.
Northwestern portion of Navajo Reservation, between 36°15'
and 37°15' north latitude and between 110°30' and 111°15'
west longitude.
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5
Engineering Report,
January,
1938
Prepared by C.L. Moyes, Engineering Aide. Data on landforms,
climate, vegetation, wildlife and agriculture and mineral resources. Supplement
with "Report Sketch" (map) of Paiute Canyon Farms. 109 pp.
Extreme western section of Navajo Reservation, confines are
approximately the 35°30' parallel on south, 36°45' parallel on
north, the 111°45' meridian on west, and 111° meridian on the
east.
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6
Agronomy Branch Report,
no
date
Relates to condition of Agricultural land, crop production, and
suggestion for land improvement. Detailed information pertaining to Hopi and
Paiute farming within area, as well as tabulation of population,. 33 pp., plus
tables.
1
7
Range Management Branch Report,
March 15,
1937
Prepared by D.G. Anderson. General description of land, past and
present use of range and range management objectives, as well as plans and
recommendations for improvement of range adjacent to Tuba City. Contains also a
description of "Present Livestock Movement," which was obtained by questioning
the Indians and consulting Social and Economic Division records.
1
8
Land Planning Report,
January,
1938
Prepared by D.G. Anderson. Compilation of data from all field
surveys conducted by soil conservationists. Includes detailed information on
geography, climate, agricultural practices, potentials, as well as methods
involved in "Establishment of Proper Land Use." 107 pp.
Land Management Unit 4 occupies parts of Navajo, Apache and
Coconino counties in Arizona and lies in a southwestern direction between the
35°45' and 36°40' parallels of latitude, and the 109°45'
and 111°0' meridians of longitude.
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9
Agronomy Branch Report,
no
date
Summary of agricultural locations and practice. Includes an
itemized list of recommended projects which would, if carried out, help
conserve and improve valuable farm land and methods.
2
10
Range Management Branch Report,
December,
1936
Prepared by W.R. McKinny, Jr., Range Examiner. A compilation of
surveys dealing with land utilization and improvement for Unit Four, lying
wholly within the drainage area of the Little Colorado River, and occupying
much of the Black Mesa Area. Includes 7 accompanying maps. (Duplicate copy)
2
11
Stock Water in Land Management District Four,
no
date
Prepared as an explanation of water map (missing). Locates all
water reserves of area capable of sustaining livestock.
2
12
Sub-Watershed Plan,
no
date
For Land Management Unit Four. Includes description of unit,
degree and cause of erosion and vegetative depletion, land use and status, land
management activities, objectives of a program for the unit in order of
priority.
2
13
Supplement of Sub-Watershed Plan,
no
date
Prepared by E.A. Nicholson.
2
14
Work Report, Soil and Erosion Survey,
no
date
Classification and distribution study of various soil found
throughout Unit Four. Supplemented by three maps. (2 copies)
2
15
Work Report, Conservation Survey,
1936,
1938
Wepo Valley Water Spreading Area and Cisco Alec Farms, Pinon. 88
pp., 2 maps.
2
16
Construction Program,
1937
Description and recommendations for improvement of watering
facilities of Unit Four.
2
17
Tabulation of Population, District Four,
no
date
Arranged according to community area, consumption groups and
number of people. Gives individual names.
Located in extreme southwestern corner of Navajo reservation, Unit
Five is drained by the Dinnehbitoh, Oraibi, Polacca, Jeddito, and Corn washes;
and includes Talani Lakes. It likes between the 110°30' and
111°30' meridians of longitude and 35°00' and 36°00'
parallels of latitude.
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19
Engineering Report,
April,
1937
Prepared by Allen Stammo. General description of unit,
topography, geology, vegetation and erosion control and water spreading
projects. 6 maps and sketches.
3
20
Agronomy Branch Report,
February-March,1937
Prepared by E.A. Nicholson. General description of land; summary
of soils and erosion factors; and agriculture needs and practices. 58 pp., 1
map.
3
21
Planting Possibilities Report,
April,
1937
Prepared by D.W. Dresbach. Deals with types and methods of
planting to aid in soil conservation. 19 pp., V, 1 map
3
22
Plan of Conservation Operations,
no
date
A listing, in order of importance, of conservation projects and
a tabulation of costs involved. 25 pp., 36 maps.
3
23
Report of Extensive Biology Survey,
February-March,
1937
Prepared by W.W. Morris. Survey of biological factors (rodents,
predators, insects, and plant diseases) causing damage to range and
agricultural land. Also includes recommended projects to alleviate conditions,
and a plan for refuge for migratory waterfowl. 38 pp., appendix, 6 maps and
diagrams.
3
24
Forestry Report,
April,
1937
Prepared by D.W. Dresbach. Survey of existing stands of trees
and their conditions, as well as an outline of forest improvement. 31 pages,
appendix.
Land Management Unit Seven is located in the south-central part of
the Navajo Reservation and comprises some 924,082 acres.
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26
Engineering Report,
September,
1937
Prepared by Allen Stamm. Besides offering a general description
of the unit, this report delves deeply into climatological data, erosion
control and "water spreading" projects; and carefully outlines a proposed work
plan. 18 pp.
3
27
Agronomy Branch Report,
July,
1937
Prepared by A.E. Nicholson. A detailed report on agricultural
practices in area claimed both by Navajos and Hopi. Agricultural conditions as
well a thorough improvement plan are outlined. 34 pp., plus charts and map.
Comprises some 1,424,083 acres, and includes the Kayenta-Monument
Valley region, as well as Chilchinbito area.
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28
Engineering Report,
September,
1936
Prepared by C.J. McCash. The survey includes surveys conducted
at Kayenta, Devehotso, Oljetoh, and Segihotsosi Farms areas. Detailed data on
precipitation, runoff factors, drainage ways and erosion control projects.
3
29
Range Management Report, Monument Valley,
August,
1936
Prepared by D.C. Anderson. Outlines range conditions,
distribution and type of livestock; and suggests methods of range improvement.
38 pp., 5 maps, 4 tables.
3
30
Range Management Plan, Kayenta Demonstration Area,
November,
1936
Prepared by W.V. Turner. Delves into condition and values of
land, range management objectives and general policies regarding restocking of
area. 16pp., 3 charts, 2 maps.
3
31
Report of Sociological Survey, Monument Valley area,
no
date
A survey of population as related to land utilization and
agriculture. Means of livelihood and percentage of income gained through
livestock raising and farming is tabulated. 17 pp.
3
32
Forestry Report, Mounument Valley,
1936
Prepared by G.A. Herion. Detailed survey of "bearing woodland
and timber stands." Available usage of pinon, juniper, oak and various pine is
recounted, as are methods for improving and conserving timber. 18 pp., 1
table.
3
33
Report on Planting Possibilities,
1936
A study in range vegetation and planting to control runoff and
improve agricultural yields. 9 pp., 2 sketches, 1 map
3
34
Extensive Faunal Survey,
no
date
A tabulation of the kinds and numbers of rodents, predators, and
fur-bearing animals found throughout the unit. Includes suggestions for
controlling those which damage rangeland, as well as conserving the more
valuable species.
Land Management unit 10 is located approximately in the center of
the reservation; and lies between 109°15' and 110°00' longitude
and 35°45' and 36°30' latitudes. The area includes Canyon de
Chelly.
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35
Agronomy Report,
1936
Prepared by A.G. Webber, 1936. A general description of
geography, physiography of unit, with a detailed study of land improvements
designed to check erosion and improve agricultural and range land. 28 pp.
4
36
Study Group Report, Engineering Division,
January,
1937
Includes sections on geography, physiography, present condition
of agriculture, recommended agriculture developments, water-spreading and
erosion. 14 pp., 3 charts.
4
37
Suggested Construction Program for Land Management,
April,
1937
Prepared by Paul Phillips. A suggested construction program
based on reports of the Land Management Survey and information from other
sources. 16 pp., 3 folding charts.
4
38
Approved Construction Work,
May,
1937
Prepared by Paul Phillips. An approved construction program,
based upon priority and availability of funds.
This area lies on the southeastern section of the reservation,
near the Mesa de los Lobs and extends to the eastern break of the Chuska
Mountains.
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Biological Report,
June,
1936
Prepared by Paul Phillips. Detailed analysis of fauna found
throughout this unit. Crop-pests, forest, and range plants were studied in
cooperation with agronomy, forestry, and range management.
Located in the south-central portion of the Navajo reservation
Unit Seventeen lies between 35°36' of latitude and between
109°15' and 110° of longitude.
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40
Engineering Report,
no
date
Prepared by W.H. Berry. Includes general description of unit,
analysis of erosion, agriculture, waterspreading, and outlines various types of
corrective engineering projects.
4
41
Range Management Report,
November,
1937
Prepared by W.R. McKinney. General description of existing range
condition, as well as an outline for corrective measures. 35 pp.
Embraces the area within 35°15' and 36°15' latitude
and 109°15' and 108°30' longitude- or roughly astride the
Arizona-New Mexico border.
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Engineering Report,
September-November,
1936
Prepared by C.J. McCash,. Report on geographical and geological
conditions of the unit. It details present and projected agricultural methods,
as well as outlining recommendations for construction and maintenances of soil
conservation projects. 79 pp., 2 maps, 4 charts.
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43
Range Management Reports,
March,
1938
Submitted by D.D. Anderson. This report deals mainly with
livestock water. Listed are all existing wells, springs, and water holes,
including areas for improvement. 2 reports, approximately 80 pp. combined, 4
tables.
4
44
Forestry Report,
December,
1936
Prepared by G.A. Herion, 23 pp.
4
45
Sub-Watershed Plan,
May,
1938
Prepared by J.H. Provinse. Outlines proposed control measures to
check erosion and conserve water potential. 51 pp., appendix, 1 map.
