2023 Map of Kin Klizhin Ruins

About this map

Chaco Culture National Historical Park anchors the southern portion of this high-desert landscape, where the Kin Klizhin Wash and Chaco River converge. This arid drainage basin, straddling the San Juan and McKinley County line, is defined by significant topographical landmarks like West Mesa. The map records a network of ephemeral watercourses, including Ah-shi-sle-pah Wash, Chaco Wash, and Tse-ya-da-Wash, which have historically dictated human movement and settlement patterns in this region. Access to the archaeological and natural features is primarily provided by rural routes such as Co Rd 7748 and Co Rd 7875, showing the modern connectivity to this significant cultural corridor.