Chaco Culture National Historical Park anchors the southwestern portion of this landscape, where the high desert terrain begins to drop toward the deep arroyos of the San Juan Basin. The region is defined by a series of significant drainage systems, including Escavada Wash, Gallo Wash, and the prominent Chaco Wash, which cut through the arid soil and shape the movement of travel across the territory. To the south, the massive rising form of Chacra Mesa stands as a dominant geological landmark, while Sheep Camp Canyon provides a distinct break in the local topography near the Sargent Ranch. The road network reflects the remote nature of the Eastern Navajo Agency, with Indian Service Route 45E and several county roads like Co Road 7950 navigating the wide stretches between these natural landmarks and cultural sites.
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1883 · Mt. Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Mt. Taylor
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1889 · Largo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Mt. Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1895 · Largo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1899 · Mt. Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Albuquerque
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Pueblo Pintado
USGS Topo · 1:24,000