2017 Map of Horn Canyon

About this map

The San Juan River corridor anchors this portion of San Juan County, illustrating the vital relationship between desert water and human settlement. The landscape is defined by extensive irrigation infrastructure, including the Hammond Main Canal and Kutz Canyon Ditch, which support the communities of Bloomfield, Lee Acres, and West Hammond. To the south, the terrain transitions into a more arid topography marked by dramatic erosional features like Gallegos Canyon and Horn Canyon. This area is crisscrossed by a dense network of local roads and Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 4006 and Indian Svc Rte 4047, which connect the river valley to the surrounding plateaus. The placement of Gallegos Spring and various remote well pads highlights the ongoing resource management and land use patterns characteristic of the New Mexico high desert.