2017 Map of Seven Lakes NW

About this map

Chaco Culture National Historical Park anchors the northeast corner of this landscape, marking an area of profound archaeological significance. The terrain is defined by its drainage systems, most notably Fajada Wash and the winding Kin Klizhin Wash, which dictate the topography of the McKinley County high desert. A single primary artery, Chaco Canyon Rd, traverses the center of the map from north to south, providing the principal access through these arid lands. The map illustrates the structured Public Land Survey System divisions, including sections within t20n r11w, t20n r10w, t19n r11w, and t19n r10w. This 2017 survey reflects the modern management of this cultural landscape, showing the relationship between protected federal lands and the surrounding geography before the intensification of modern development in the Eastern Navajo Agency.