1966 Map of Crystal

About this map

Crystal serves as a central point in this high-altitude landscape within the Navajo Indian Reservation, situated where the boundaries of San Juan and McKinley counties meet. The settlement is defined by its relationship to Crystal Creek and the surrounding hydraulic features necessary for life in the high desert, including several springs, a Water Tank, and Sewage Disposal Ponds. The presence of a Cem and a lone Grave to the northwest indicates a long-standing human connection to the land, while the remote nature of the terrain is emphasized by named natural features like Bowl Canyon and Little Whiskey Cr. High-country lakes such as Berland Lake, Todacheene Lake, and Sage Lake dot the green-shaded topography, reflecting the area's elevation and water resources as documented during the mid-1960s.