2023 Map of Becenti Lake

About this map

Crownpoint serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, positioned where Navajo Svc Rte 9 traverses the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by its intermittent drainage systems, notably the Kim-me-ni-oli Wash and Seven Lakes Wash, which carve complex paths through the arid basins. These washes, alongside Becenti Lake, illustrate the critical importance of water management and ephemeral flow in this region of New Mexico. The map provides a contemporary view of land divisions within the Public Land Survey System, showing the intersection of Townships 18 and 19 North across Ranges 11 and 12 West. This alignment highlights how modern infrastructure like the Navajo Service Route 9 follows the natural contours of the land while connecting residential and administrative centers in the Navajo Nation.