2013 Map of Edith

About this map

The Edith settlement occupies a strategic point where the Navajo River flows through the southern reaches of the San Juan National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its massive flat-topped landforms, such as Archuleta Mesa, Vigil Mesa, and Abeyta Mesa, which dominate the horizon along the border with New Mexico. The drainage patterns of the area are complex, with steep-walled corridors like Abeyta Canyon and Trujillo Canyon funneling seasonal runoff toward the primary river system. Local infrastructure and agriculture rely on features like the Shahan Ditch and vital water sources including Felix Spring and Pescado Springs. The presence of named clearings such as Coyote Park and Kenney Flats indicates historical grazing or timber use within the mountainous terrain, while US Hwy 84 provides the primary north-south transit route through this remote section of Archuleta County.