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2020 Map of Bluff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Bluff is the focal point of this 2020 landscape, situated at the base of the towering Tank Mesa where the Cottonwood Wash meets the northern bank of the San Juan River. This contemporary survey details the town’s grid, including local landmarks like the Po and historical burial sites such as the Bluff Cem and Saint Christopher's Cem to the east. The terrain is defined by remarkable sandstone formations, notably the Navajo Twins and Sunbonnet Rock just north of the community.

Outside the township, the map traces the deep incisions of Cottonwood Creek and Spring Canyon through the desert floor. To the south, across the wide floodplain of the San Juan Valley, the topography rises sharply to Casa del Eco Mesa. Roads like Mission Rd and Sand Island Rd provide access to the river's edge, reflecting the enduring geography of this corner of San Juan County where ancient geological features and modern infrastructure coexist.