Chinle Valley forms the central geographic feature of this northeastern Arizona landscape, defined by the winding course of the Chinle Wash. In this part of the Navajo Nation, the terrain rises sharply toward the northwest at Carson Mesa, while prominent geological landmarks like Round Rock and Window Rock punctuate the northern horizon. The hydrography of the region is characterized by seasonal drainages such as Red Water Wash and White Water Wash, which converge in the valley floor. Transportation across this arid expanse is facilitated by a network of local routes including Indian Rte 18 and the historic path of Old Denehotso Rd. The map also details the Round Top Ridge, showing the complex elevation patterns that define this high-desert environment.
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1892 · Canyon De Chelly
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Los Gigantes SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Los Gigantes Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Sonsala Butte 2 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Sonsala Butte 2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Yellowstone Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Rock Point SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000