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2018 Map of Chinle

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Chinle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Chinle sits at a critical geographic junction where the vast Chinle Valley meets the iconic red rock formations of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. This survey highlights the complex drainage system of the high desert, centered on the convergence of Chinle Wash, Nazlini Wash, and Cottonwood Wash. The landscape transitions from the broad expanse of Beautiful Valley in the south to the structured heights of Red Mesa and Slim Canyon.

Evidence of local connectivity and cultural geography is found in the network of tribal and local routes like Navajo Blvd and Indian Rte 27. For those researching local history, the map provides the location of the Chinle Cem and various residential clusters scattered across the valley floor. To the east, the terrain becomes increasingly dramatic with features such as Sleeping Duck, Blade Rock, and the descent of the Tunnel Trail into the depths of Canyon de Chelly.