2023 Map of Milk Lake

About this map

Chaco Culture National Historical Park extends into the northeastern corner of this high-desert landscape in McKinley County. The drainage patterns of the Kim-me-ni-oli Valley dominate the topography, with the Kim-me-ni-oli Wash carving a path through the arid terrain. Ephemeral water sources like Milk Lake and Flat Lake are vital landmarks in this region, alongside the winding course of Indian Creek. The infrastructure is defined by a network of BIA and Indian Service routes, including Indian Svc Rte 7014 and Navajo/Bia Road 7114, which facilitate movement across the expansive township and range divisions. This map illustrates the intersection of protected ancestral lands and the modern road networks that serve the Navajo Nation today.