2017 Map of Pueblo Bonito

About this map

Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves a dense network of ancestral sites and intricate terrain in this high desert landscape. The map centers on the iconic Pueblo Bonito ruins, positioned near the junction of Chaco Wash and the surrounding canyon walls. To the south, the prominent Fajada Butte stands as a distinct landmark above the desert floor, while the expansive elevations of South Mesa and Chacra Mesa define the local topography. This modern survey details an extensive system of access routes and interpretive paths, including the Penasco Blanco Trail, Wijiji Trail, and the Pueblo Alto Loop Trail. The drainage patterns of Escavada Wash and Kimbeto Wash illustrate the hydrological forces that shaped Clys Canyon and Mockingbird Canyon. This detailed view of the Eastern Navajo Agency territory shows the spatial relationship between the canyon floor's historical structures and the high mesas that overlook them.