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1966 Map of Pueblo Bonito NW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Pueblo Bonito NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wash and Kinbeto Wash cut through this high desert terrain in San Juan County, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the San Juan Basin. The landscape is defined by these seasonal watercourses and the broad, open mesas between them. The small settlement of Kinbeto appears as a focal point in the central part of the quadrangle, connected to the wider region by a network of unimproved roads and light-duty trails.

Surface water is a critical and scarce resource here, evidenced by the presence of a lone Well located in the southern portion of the sheet. The naming of Tsun Je Zhin Wash reflects the cultural history of the area, providing a glimpse into the local geography as it was recorded during field checks in 1966. This survey captures a moment before significant modern development, showing the land in a state largely dictated by its natural topography.