1966 Map of Pueblo Bonito NW

About this map

Kinbeto and the surrounding high desert of San Juan County are captured here during a 1966 field check, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage systems. The terrain is dominated by the broad, meandering paths of Tsun Je Zhin Wash and Ah-shi-sle-pah Wash, which underscore the region's arid character and the vital role of water management in this part of New Mexico. A solitary Well located near Kimbeto Wash serves as a lone marker of human infrastructure in an otherwise vast expanse of open range. The map illustrates the transition between the T. 23 N. and T. 22 N. townships, providing a clear view of the topographic contours and the natural erosion patterns that have shaped the San Juan Basin.