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2020 Map of Pueblo Pintado

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pueblo Pintado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pueblo Pintado sits at the eastern edge of a high-desert landscape defined by the intersection of deep history and modern ranching. This area is anchored by the northern reaches of Chaco Culture National Historical Park, where the Great House of the same name stands near the head of Chaco Canyon. The topography is dominated by the massive W Chaco Mesa and several drainage systems, including the Chaco Wash and the descriptive Burning Bridge Wash.

A network of local routes like E Rte 9 and Counselor Rd provides access across the broken terrain of Pueblo Pintado Canyon and through Tucker Gap. The map also identifies vital water sources in this arid environment, such as Ramona Spring and Burro Spring, which have likely served travelers and residents for generations. The layout reflects a remote pocket of the Eastern Navajo Agency where archaeological significance meets the contemporary infrastructure of regional roads and utility corridors.