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Chaco Culture National Historical ParkPhoto of Pueblo Bonito from the overlook
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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Photo of Chaco wash during a flood after heavy rains.  

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A 20 km segment of Chaco Wash courses through the park. Its flows are derived from summer thunderstorms and winter snowmelt within a 2,175 km2 watershed. The wash is presently incised into a steep-walled arroyo which has a well-developed floodplain and a small inner channel on the arroyo floor.

Last Updated: April 18, 2008 at 15:36 EST