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2017 Map of Mariano Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mariano Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mariano Lake serves as a central point in this high-elevation landscape within the Eastern Navajo Agency. The terrain is defined by dramatic landforms such as the Dutton Plateau, Fallen Timber Ridge, and the deeply etched Crazy Woman Canyon in the southwest. Settlement patterns are sparse, primarily clustered near Standing Rock and the namesake lake, connected by a network of service routes and local roads like Mariano Lake Loop and Navajo Svc Rte 49.

Water sources are vital features in this arid environment, represented by the ephemeral Puerco River, Red Willow Spring, and Azul Cr. Historical land use is hinted at by the presence of Old Gulf Mine Rd and Wolf Canyon Rd, suggesting earlier industrial or grazing access. The map provides a detailed view of the township and range divisions, including t16n r14w, illustrating the intersection of natural geography and formal land management.