New-Mexico Points of Interest

Yapashi


Yapashi Point is a popular destination in the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, located in New Mexico. This historic site is an ancient Puebloan settlement, dating back to between AD 900 and 1150.

One of the main reasons to visit Yapashi Point is to experience the unique architecture and engineering of the Puebloan people. Visitors can explore the intricately built structures and observe the advanced engineering techniques used to construct them, such as the use of timber supports to hold up the roofs of the buildings.

In addition to the impressive architecture, visitors can also see various artifacts from the Puebloan people, including pottery, arrowheads, and tools used for farming and hunting. These artifacts provide insight into the daily lives and cultural practices of the ancient Puebloan people.

Another reason to visit Yapashi Point is to experience the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The site is situated on a mesa, offering stunning views of the surrounding valleys and canyons. Visitors can also hike through the surrounding wilderness, exploring the flora and fauna of the area.

Overall, Yapashi Point is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, and natural beauty. Its unique combination of ancient structures and stunning views make it a truly unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Get driving directions.
YAPASHI

Points of Interest
Location
200 Year Old Ponderosa Pine Tree
24 inch Ledge on trail
Alcove
Alcove House
Back Gate Guard Station
Battleship Bunker - Creutz Test TA-18-5
Battleship Bunker - Magnetic Method TA-18-2
Beginning of Ridge Trail Section
Beginning of The Narrows
Bench Area with Interpretive Sign
Big Kiva
Cave Loop \ Slot Canyon Trail Fork
CCC Historic District
Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit
Dead tree snag across trail
East Road Drainage Structure
Entering BLM Land
Fallen Boulder Across Trail
Frijolito Pueblo
Gun Site TA-8-1; TA-8-2; TA-8-3; TA-8-172
K-Site TA-11-1; TA11-2; TA11-3
KKTR National Monument Informative Sign
KKTR National Monument Interpretive Sign
KKTR National Monument West Informative Sign
Long House
Painted Cave
Pond Cabin TA-18-29
Q-Site TA-14-6
Road to Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
Rock Terraces Across Trail
S-Site TA-16-58
Shelter Cave
Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area
Slot Canyon National Rec Trail Scenic Overlook
Slotin Building TA-18-1
Switchback on Road to Veterans Memoral Overlook
Talus House
Tee-Pee Garden
The Concrete Bowl TA-6-37
The Narrows
The Quonset Hut TA-22-1
Tyounyi Pueblo
Typical Trail Along Ridge Section
Typical Trail Below Fault B
Typical trail west of The Narrows
Tyuonyi Overlook
V-Site TA-16-516 and TA-16-517
Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
West Road Drainage Structure
White Rock County Visitor Center
Yapashi

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Juniper - Bandelier National Monument 66 6,673 ft
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft
Riana - Abiquiu Reservoir 53 6,462 ft
Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake 51 5,553 ft

Nearby Streamflow Levels

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