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2017 Map of Farmington North

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Farmington North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Farmington’s northern expansion and its vital relationship with the desert’s scarce water resources are on full display in this 2017 survey. The city's residential grid pushes toward the mesas, anchored by San Juan Coll and the recreational waters of Jackson Lake. To the west and east, the La Plata River and Animas River define the valley’s boundaries, their flow managed by an intricate network of historical irrigation infrastructure including the Halford Independent Ditch, Pickering Ditch, and Star Ditch.

The landscape transitions sharply from the developed streets of the city to the prominent heights of Farmington Pinon Mesa and Hood Mesa. The high ground is carved by numerous dry washes such as Chokecherry Canyon and Barker Arroyo, which shape the local geography. Significant trail systems, such as Chokecherry Trl and Lions Trl, wind through the terrain, illustrating the modern intersection of urban growth and the high desert environment.