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1985 Map of Archuleta

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Archuleta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The San Juan River carves a deep path through northwestern New Mexico, anchoring a landscape where river-valley life meets the high desert mesas of San Juan County. Small settlements like Archuleta, Martinez, and Gobernador sit alongside complex irrigation systems, including the Citizens Ditch and the substantial Navajo Indian Irrigation Project Main Canal. These water-management features highlight the essential relationship between the arid terrain and the agricultural viability of the region during the mid-1980s.

Rising above the river banks are prominent geological landmarks such as Baltazar Peak, Melquiadis Point, and the expansive Pump Mesa. Numerous canyons, including Crow Canyon and Simon Canyon, drain toward the river, while natural water sources like Quintana Spring and Mines Spring are tucked into the higher elevations. Much of the northern riverfront is preserved within Navajo Lake State Park, showing the area's transition into a center for outdoor recreation.