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2010 Map of Archuleta

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Archuleta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The San Juan River defines the central axis of this landscape, where the settlement of Archuleta and the Navajo Dam Post Office serve as focal points for the surrounding mesa country. The map illustrates a region transitioning between water management and energy extraction, characterized by the proximity of Navajo Lake State Park to the San Juan Basin Field. Uplands like Manzanares Mesa and Martinez Mesa are deeply incised by a network of drainage systems, including Pump Canyon, Gobernador Canyon, and Simon Canyon.

Transport and recreation infrastructure is well-established along the river corridor, featuring the Navajo State Park Airport and the Cottonwood Campground. Notable landmarks such as Baltazar Peak and Melquadis Point provide topographic reference across the varied terrain, while remote water sources like Minix Spring and Prado Spring indicate the enduring importance of water in this arid San Juan County environment.