2020 Map of Seven Lakes

About this map

Seven Lakes sits at a geographic crossroads in McKinley County, defined by the seasonal drainages of the high desert plateau. This 2020 USGS survey documents the remote road network of the Eastern Navajo Agency, where the arterial Navajo Svc Rte 9 intersects with Chaco Canyon Rd. The landscape is etched by the intricate paths of Seven Lakes Wash and Kim-me-ni-oli Wash, which drain the arid reaches of Township 18 and 19 North. The map illustrates the contemporary infrastructure of this rural region, balancing traditional land management with modern transport routes. For those studying the hydrology of the San Juan Basin or tracing the evolution of Navajo Service Routes, these detailed elevation contours and watercourse paths provide essential spatial context.