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1892 Map of Canyon De Chelly, 1897 Print
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1892 Map of Canyon De Chelly

USGS Topo · Published 1897

About this map

Canyon De Chelly and Canyon Del Muerto dominate the lower half of this reconnaissance survey, revealing the complex drainage and mesa system of northeastern Apache County. This mapping effort, directed by J.W. Powell and topographically surveyed by H.M. Wilson, documents a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and isolated landforms before modern road networks arrived. The Chinlee Valley runs north-to-south, flanked by the Carriso Mts, Lukachukai Mts, and Tunitcha Mountains. Numerous springs, such as Saeliso Springs and Hospitito Spring, serve as vital landmarks across the arid expanse. The map also delineates the Navajo Indian Res. Line and the Arizona Boundary Line, noting distinctive geological features like The Captains and Pastora Peak that served as primary navigation points for travelers in the late nineteenth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1897
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain