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Chaco Culture National Historical Parkphoto of Chetro Ketl Pueblo
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Road Closures
ROAD CLOSURE: Hwy 57 from Blanco Trading Post (on US 550) is permanently closed at the park's north boundary. Do not take Hwy 57. From US 550, go to mile 112.5 (3 miles SE of Nageezi) and turn onto CR 7900. After 5 miles turn right onto CR 7950. Follow signs to the park. Hwy 57 south is open from the park boundary to Hwy 9. There is 20 miles of rough dirt road. Not recommended for RVs.
Aerial photo of Escavada Wash  

Did You Know?
The earliest map of the Chaco region was drawn in 1776 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."
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Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 17:34 EST