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1982 Map of Chinle

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Chinle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Chinle serves as a vital hub within the Navajo Indian Reservation, positioned where the seasonal flow of Chinle Wash meets the dramatic gateway of the Canyon De Chelly National Monument. The settlement pattern recorded here in the late 1970s reflects a community balancing traditional land use with modern infrastructure, featuring a Rodeo Ground alongside an Extended Care Center and a 55-foot wide Dirt Airstrip.

To the west, Ventana Mesa overlooks the broad expanse of Beautiful Valley, while the township itself shows concentrated development including the Chinle Community Cemetery, both the Chinle High School and Chinle Jr. High Sch., and several Trailer Ct. developments. The mapping of infrastructure like the Steel Tower Transmission Line and numerous Sewage Ponds illustrates the transition of this landscape into a more permanent residential and administrative center for the region.