Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves a landscape of ancient masonry and complex water systems in the high desert. At the heart of this terrain lies Pueblo Bonito, a massive planned structure adjacent to Chaco Wash. The map reveals an intricate network of modern pathways following ancestral routes, including the Chetro Ketl Trail, the Penasco Blanco Trail, and the Wijiji Trail. Surrounding these central sites are prominent landforms like the steep Fajada Butte and the broad Chacra Mesa, which define the canyon's boundaries. The hydrological patterns of the region are clearly marked by numerous ephemeral drainages such as Escavada Wash and Gallo Wash, illustrating how the topography naturally funnels seasonal runoff through Clys Canyon and Mockingbird Canyon.
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1883 · Mt. Taylor
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1886 · Wingate
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1886 · Mt. Taylor
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1889 · Largo
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1889 · Chaco
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1892 · Wingate
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1892 · Chaco
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1892 · Mt. Taylor
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1895 · Largo
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1899 · Mt. Taylor
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