2017 Map of Pueblo Pintado

About this map

Pueblo Pintado stands as the primary landmark in this corner of the Eastern Navajo Agency, where the desert landscape is defined by the deep incisions of Chaco Canyon and the massive plateau of Chaco Mesa. The map detail highlights the eastern reaches of Chaco Culture National Historical Park, illustrating the relationship between the prehistoric Chacoan outliers and the surrounding topography. Drainage patterns are dominated by the Chaco Wash and the ephemeral Burning Bridge Wash, which cut through the sandstone layers of Pueblo Pintado Canyon. Significant travel corridors and topographic breaks, such as Tucker Gap, provide insight into how the environment dictates movement across this arid region. The presence of isolated water sources like Ramona Spring and Burro Spring indicates the critical points that have supported local habitation and transit for generations.