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1968 Map of Chilchinbito Canyon

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Chilchinbito Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Chilchinbito Canyon dominates this 1960s landscape, a region defined by complex administrative boundaries and a network of ephemeral watercourses. Located within the Navajo - Hopi Joint Use Area, the terrain is marked by intricate drainage patterns including Pine Tree Wash, Aspen Wash, and Yellow Jacket Wash. Human presence is sparse, indicated primarily by a network of seasonal routes such as the Pack Trail and various unnamed trails and jeep trails that navigate the high plateaus and canyon floors.

The presence of Red Point and the humorously named Pain in the Back Canyon provide distinctive landmarks for navigation across the high-desert topography. This survey highlights the intersection of the Navajo Indian Reservation Boundary and the Apache-Navajo county line, capturing the remote character of northeastern Arizona before further modern development. Significant water sources for the era, like Aspen Spring, are meticulously noted, reflecting the critical importance of reliable water in this arid environment.