Chaco River and its network of ephemeral watercourses dominate the landscape in this high-desert region of the Shiprock Agency. The drainage system, characterized by wide sandy washes and steep arroyos, includes Sanostee Wash and Pinabete Arroyo, which illustrate the complex erosion patterns and water management needs of the high plateau. The presence of Indian Service Route 5018 in the northwest corner highlights the infrastructure established by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to connect this area with the broader Navajo Nation. This map provides a detailed view of the township and range divisions, including t26n r17w and t25n r16w, which define the administrative boundaries over a terrain marked by deep washes like Peña Blanca Arroyo.
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1889 · Chaco
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Chaco
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1927 · Sulphur Spring
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1928 · Kirtland
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1932 · Kirtland
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Shiprock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Newcomb NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Burnham Trading Post
USGS Topo · 1:24,000