1963 Map of Twin Lakes
USGS Topo · Published 1967About this map
The Navajo Indian Reservation dominates this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, where the topography transitions from the dramatic relief of Banana Ridge and Twin Peaks to the broad expanse of the Tohatchi Flats. The settlement of Twin Lakes serves as a local hub near Gossip Hill, while the southern end of the map features the community of Yah-ta-hey. This 1963 field-checked survey captures a transition in Western transit, showing a traditional Wagon Trail and the Jack Johnson Road alongside modern infrastructure like a high-pressure Pipeline. Cultural landmarks such as the Tohlakai Trading Post reflect the enduring importance of local commerce in this arid environment, which is deeply etched by ephemeral drainages including Death Wash, Burned Death Wash, and Tohatchi Wash.
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