2020 Map of Archuleta

About this map

Navajo Dam and its surrounding canyonlands define this portion of the San Juan River valley in northern San Juan County. The topography is dominated by a complex network of drainage systems, including Gobernador Canyon, Simon Canyon, and Crow Canyon, which carve through prominent landforms like Pump Mesa and Martinez Mesa. This 2020 survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by water management and natural landmarks, such as the Gobernador Canyon Arch and the high elevation of Baltazar Peak at the southern edge. The area serves as a transit point for local aviation via the Navajo Lake Airport and is crisscrossed by numerous rural routes like Navajo Dam Rd and Co Rd 4275. Small water sources such as Quintana Spring and Prado Spring are scattered throughout the mesas, indicating the traditional importance of these points in an otherwise arid environment.