2013 Map of Pagosa Junction

About this map

The San Juan River and Navajo River converge in this rugged borderland of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, defining a landscape of deep canyons and narrow valleys. This territory is marked by the small, enduring settlements of Pagosa Junction, Gato, and Juanita, which sit at the base of dramatic landforms like Monte Camado and the narrow Cat Creek Gap. The geography is dictated by drainage systems such as Cañada de la Nutrita and Arroyo Escondido, illustrating how water sources have long shaped human habitation in the high desert. Local transport is facilitated by roads like Trujillo Rd and Co RD-700, which navigate the complex terrain of Kearns Canyon and Garcia Canyon near the Colorado and New Mexico state line.