2020 Map of Navajo Dam

About this map

Navajo Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this region where the San Juan River is harnessed at the engineering landmark of Navajo Dam. The topography is defined by deeply cut drainages such as Dick Earl Canyon, Negro Andy Canyon, and La Jara Canyon, which feed into the primary basin. This 2020 record illustrates the modern infrastructure of the high desert, centered on the settlement at Navajo City and the surrounding mesas. Significant natural landmarks like El Gobernador Knob and Smith Pass provide clear orientation points within the complex network of ridges. To the southeast, Frances Cr carves its own path through the high ground, while a series of county roads including Co RD 490 and Delasso Loos Rd navigate the challenging breaks and flats of the San Juan and Rio Arriba county line.