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2020 Map of Aztec

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Aztec
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Animas River corridor anchors this modern survey of San Juan County, illustrating the juxtaposition of ancient heritage and contemporary infrastructure. Just north of the developed streets of Aztec lies the Aztec Ruins National Monument, a significant archaeological site preserved amidst the growing residential and commercial grid. The water management systems so critical to high-desert life are clearly visible, including the Farmers Ditch and Farmers Arroyo, which navigate the complex drainage systems of the San Juan Basin.

Terrain features dominate the landscape between the municipal centers of Aztec and Bloomfield, with significant landmarks such as Knickerbocker Peaks and the Outcrop Arch punctuating the arid plateaus. The map details an extensive network of rural routes, such as Oil Well Rd and various canyon-access roads like Bohanan Canyon and Knowlton Canyon, which reflect the region's long-standing connection to natural resource extraction and ranching. Local genealogy and history are preserved at the Aztec Cem near the river's edge.