2020 Map of Fruitland

About this map

The San Juan River flows through the northern reaches of this New Mexico landscape, anchoring the settlements of Fruitland and Nenahnezad. The area’s agricultural and industrial character is defined by a complex network of water management, including the Jewett Valley Ditch, the Fruitland Irrigation Canal, and the man-made Morgan Lake. These features reveal a managed desert environment where water from the river and Stevens Arroyo supports the local community and infrastructure. To the south, the terrain becomes more arid, marked by seasonal drainages like Chinde Wash. Transportation routes such as the Old Kirtland Hwy and several Indian Service Routes connect the scattered homesteads and the Kirtland Cem, providing a detailed look at the Shiprock Agency's modern rural development.