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1963 Map of Waterflow

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Waterflow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The San Juan River corridor anchors this 1963 survey, revealing the agricultural and industrial infrastructure of northwestern New Mexico. Near the settlement of Waterflow, the Farmers Mutual Ditch traces the valley floor, providing essential irrigation to the Jewett Valley community. This area is a patchwork of cultural and economic activity, from the education and faith centered at Sacred Heart Academy to the resource extraction visible at the Walker Mine and Black Diamond Mines.

North of the river, the landscape transitions into the high desert plateaus of the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation, where the dramatic ridge of The Hogback and the open expanses of The Meadows dominate the terrain. Energy production is evident throughout the Verde Field, marked by numerous drill holes and oil wells. Historical transit and commerce are represented by the Zia Trading Post and the isolated location of Beechatuda, reflecting the intersection of Navajo and settler history in San Juan County.