1989 Map of Bluff

About this map

Bluff is the central hub of this late-twentieth-century landscape, positioned along the northern bank of the San Juan River. The town sits at the convergence of several significant desert drainages, including Cottonwood Wash and Cow Canyon, framed by the massive heights of Tank Mesa and Casa Del Eco Mesa. Cultural and historical landmarks are concentrated near the settlement, such as the St Christophers Mission and the local Cem, alongside striking natural geological formations like the Navajo Twins and Sunbonnet Rock. To the south, the boundary of the Navajo Indian Reservation follows the river's path. This survey reveals a landscape of high desert mesas and deep washes, where human presence is defined by livestock features like Corral and essential water infrastructure such as the Tank Point Well.