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2010 Map of Red Lake Mission

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Red Lake Mission
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Red Lake Mission serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in the Eastern Navajo Agency. The area is defined by a sparse network of Bureau of Indian Affairs transportation corridors, including Indian Service Route 131 and Indian Service Route 125, which navigate the subtle drainage patterns of the high plateau. The topography is characterized by seasonal water features and broad lowlands such as Bull Lake, Laguna Larga, and the wide expanse of Penasco Flat.

Drainage systems like Terrero Draw and Atarque Draw illustrate how water moves across this arid terrain during infrequent rains. For those studying the infrastructure of the Navajo Nation in the early 21st century, the map provides an exacting look at the naming and placement of Indian Service Routes, such as Indian Service Route 142 and Indian Service Route 192, which connect the Mission to the surrounding territory.