2013 Map of Mariano Lake

About this map

Mariano Lake serves as a focal point for this high-desert landscape in McKinley County, where the infrastructure of the Eastern Navajo Agency meets the varied terrain of the Dutton Plateau. The settlement of Standing Rock and the community surrounding the lake are connected by a network of regional thoroughfares, including Navajo Service Route 49 and Co Road 15. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex geography of the region, featuring significant drainages like the Puerco River and the ephemeral Azul Cr. Notable landforms such as Fallen Timber Ridge and the descriptively named Crazy Woman Canyon dominate the southern and western portions of the quadrangle. The map also records essential water sources in this arid environment, including Red Willow Spring and Carveo Spring, providing critical context for understanding the historic and modern habitation patterns of the Navajo Nation.