2017 Map of Milk Lake

About this map

Chaco Culture National Historical Park extends into the northeastern corner of this landscape, marking a region of immense archaeological significance. The terrain is defined by the broad Kim-me-ni-oli Valley, where the Kim-me-ni-oli Wash carves a path through the high desert. Settlement patterns are sparse, characterized by a network of service roads such as Indian Svc Rte 7014 and Indian Svc Rte 7059 that facilitate travel across the Eastern Navajo Agency. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, represented by the namesake Milk Lake in the southwest and Flat Lake to the east. These ephemeral catchments and the winding Indian Cr illustrate the drainage system that supports the local livestock and traditional land use within the tribal trust lands.