2017 Map of Waterflow

About this map

Waterflow sits along the northern banks of the San Juan River, serving as a focal point for settlement and industry in this corner of New Mexico. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management and drainage systems, including the Jewett Valley Ditch and the large San Juan Power Generation Reservoir. To the north, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as the Shumway Arroyo, Westwater Arroyo, and Waughan Arroyo cut through the high desert, leading toward distinctive landforms like The Hogback. Genealogical interest is centered near the river, where both the Jewett Valley Cem and Waterflow Cem are located. The area's geography is further shaped by several named draws and canyons, such as Beechatuda Draw and Hutch Canyon, illustrating a transition from the riparian river corridor to the arid canyonlands that define the region's interior.