2013 Map of Red Lake Mission

About this map

Red Lake Mission stands as a primary landmark in this high-desert landscape of the Eastern Navajo Agency, situated near the western edge of the Cibola County line. The topography is defined by seasonal watercourses and drainage basins, most notably Atarque Draw and Terrero Draw, which channel moisture across the arid terrain. The settlement pattern is sparse, reflecting a traditional land use where connectivity is maintained through an extensive network of tribal and federal roads, including Indian Service Route 188 and BIA Road 144. The presence of Laguna Larga and Bull Lake indicates critical water catchment areas in a region otherwise characterized by broad, open spaces like Peñasco Flat. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the infrastructure supporting this community, from the mission complex to the various Indian Service Routes that lace together the remote high-altitude plateau.