1963 Map of Waterflow

About this map

The San Juan River corridor anchors this 1963 survey, revealing the fertile agricultural belt of Jewett Valley and Waterflow on the northern bank. This stretch of northwestern New Mexico is defined by the striking geological ridge of The Hogback, which separates the river valley from the dry arroyos and mesas to the east. The map captures a moment when traditional water management via the Farmers Mutual Ditch supported local life alongside industrial developments like the Shiprock Substation and an extensive network of petroleum pipelines.