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2011 Map of Pagosa Junction

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pagosa Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the San Juan River and Navajo River anchors this landscape in the southern reaches of Archuleta County, where the settlement of Pagosa Junction and nearby Gato represent historical crossroads. The terrain is deeply carved by water, featuring prominent landforms like Monte Camado and the gap at Cat Creek Gap. A complex network of drainage systems, including Cañada de la Nutrita, Garcia Canyon, and Conejo Canyon, defines the movement of both water and the local road systems such as Trujillo Rd.

Evidence of local industry and early community life remains through labels for the Italian Mine in the northern hills and the Carracas Cemetery to the southwest. The geography here is a mix of high-desert canyons and river valleys, with Juanita positioned further east along the riverbanks. This map captures the intersection of traditional routes and significant natural barriers, tracing the paths through Trail Canyon and across the Round Meadow Creek drainage.