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1965 Map of Farmington South

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Farmington South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The confluence of the Animas River and the San Juan River anchors this 1960s landscape, illustrating the critical role of water management in the development of New Mexico's Four Corners region. In Farmington, the urban center is defined by a grid of streets including W Broadway and Main St, while several public institutions like McKinley Sch and the Hosp serve the growing population. The complexity of local irrigation is evident through the extensive network of the Independent Ditch, Farmington Ditch, and Mutual DITCH.

Beyond the city limits, the landscape transitions into a heavy industrial zone marked by a high concentration of Oil Wells and Gas Wells, indicating the mid-century energy boom. Topographic features like Shannon Bluffs and The Dunes contrast with the cultivated river valley. Family and community history is preserved through landmarks such as Greenlawn Cem, Bentley Spring, and the San Juan Mission, offering researchers a view of the area's rural and spiritual foundations.