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1963 Map of Mariano Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Mariano Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Mariano Lake serves as a central point of settlement in this landscape, situated south of the Puerco River and the distinctive geological formation known as Standing Rock. The area is characterized by a strong presence of community-focused landmarks, including the Holiness Indian Mission, the Navajo Ch, and the Berean Mission. These religious and social centers highlight the local history of the Navajo Nation within McKinley County during the mid-20th century.

Industrial activity is evident on the eastern slopes, where the Black Jack No 2 Mine and its associated Mine Dump and Air Shaft indicate the region's uranium mining legacy. The terrain transitions from the high, wooded elevations of Fallen Timber Ridge down to the carved depths of Crazy Woman Canyon. A network of water resources, including Red Willow Spring and numerous family or local-named sites like Anderson Well and Dakai Well, underscores the vital importance of groundwater in this arid environment.