2023 Map of Farmington North

About this map

Farmington and its northern outskirts serve as the focal point of this San Juan County survey, where the convergence of the Animas River and various irrigation works defines the modern high-desert landscape. The territory transitions from the urbanized areas around San Juan College and New Mexico Highlands University Farmington into a network of mesas and canyons. A complex water management system is visible through features like Halford Independent Ditch, Jackson Ditch, and the City Reservoir, reflecting the historical and ongoing importance of water rights in this arid region. To the north and west, the terrain rises toward Pinon Mesa and Hood Mesa, cut by drainage systems such as Chokecherry Canyon and North Twin Wash. Rural settlements including La Plata and Flora Vista anchor the river valleys, while the presence of a local Cem near the Top of Sullivan Hill provides a point of interest for those researching local family history.