• Overlooking Chetro Ketl

    Chaco Culture

    National Historical Park New Mexico

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Canyon Loop Drive after snowfall
Canyon Loop Drive after snowfall
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Did You Know?

1778 Pacheco Map

The earliest map of the Chaco region was drawn in 1778 by Spanish cartographer Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco. The map identified Chaco Canyon area as "Chaca." "Chaca" is believed to be the origin of both "Chacra" (a nearby mesa) and "Chaco." More...