2023 Map of Bluff

About this map

The San Juan River corridor anchors this modern study of the landscape surrounding Bluff, where the river bends sharply against high geological formations. The settlement pattern is defined by the canyon systems and mesas that constrain development to the valley floor. Near the town center, community history is preserved at the Bluff Cem and Saint Christopher's Cem, while further south, the community of Tselakai Dezza sits along the southern bank. The terrain transition is abrupt, moving from the broad expanse of Tank Mesa and Bluff Bench into the deep incisions of Cow Canyon and Calf Canyon. Several seasonal drainage systems, including Cottonwood Wash and Buck Creek, demonstrate the complex hydrography that has shaped this corner of San Juan County. This survey provides an inventory of contemporary infrastructure, from local streets like Mulberry Ave to the reach of Highway 191.