2017 Map of Sargent Ranch

About this map

Chaco Culture National Historical Park anchors the southern portion of this landscape, marking a terrain defined by significant archaeological and cultural heritage. The map documents a high-desert environment where drainage patterns such as Chaco Wash and Gallo Wash converge within the iconic Chaco Canyon. This 2017 survey details the intersection of the San Juan and McKinley County line, showcasing the proximity of local landholdings like Sargent Ranch to protected national lands. Transport across this arid region relies on a network of tribal and local routes, including Indian Svc Rte 456 and the Wijiji Trail, which provides pedestrian access to the canyon's interior. The presence of Escavada Wash further north illustrates the complex network of ephemeral waterways that have shaped human settlement and movement in this part of New Mexico for centuries.