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2018 Map of Kachina Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Petrified Forest National Park dominates this landscape in northern Arizona, where the high desert is defined by its dramatic geological overlooks and historical travel routes. The map documents the northern reaches of the park, including the scenic Rim Trail and Tewa Trail that connect numerous observation points such as Kachina Point, Chinde Point, and Tiponi Point. These landmarks overlook the vast Lithodendron Wash, a drainage system that cuts through the arid terrain alongside smaller tributaries like Wildhorse Wash.

Tracing the path of westward expansion, the survey clearly marks the alignment of Old US Hwy 66 and Old Rte 66 as they traverse the southern portion of the quadrangle. These historical alignments of the Mother Road parallel the modern interstate corridor, passing landmarks like the Onyx Bridge. The interplay between these early automotive routes and natural features like Pintado Point and Lacey Point illustrates the park's dual role as a natural wonder and a milestone of American roadside history.