1970 Map of Seven Lakes SE

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses the southern reach of this McKinley County landscape, marking the hydrological crest of the high desert. Photogrammetrically mapped in 1969, the terrain is characterized by ephemeral drainage patterns, most notably Fajada Wash as it cuts through the northern sections. This period in the region's history is defined by the infrastructure of resource extraction and water management in an arid environment, where isolated landmarks often bear the names of local residents or early settlers.