San Juan County, Administrative division in southeastern Utah, United States.
San Juan County spans 7,120 square miles across Utah's southeast region, featuring desert landscapes, forests, and the Colorado River flowing through its terrain.
The county establishment occurred in 1880, receiving its name from the San Juan River after Spanish explorers navigated through this region during the 1700s.
Native American heritage shapes the region with Navajo and Ute communities maintaining strong presence through archaeological sites, rock art, and traditional ceremonies.
The county seat of Monticello functions as the primary administrative center, with U.S. Route 191 providing north-south access throughout the territory.
Monument Valley, Canyonlands National Park, and Natural Bridges National Monument occupy portions of this county, creating a concentration of natural landmarks.
Location: Utah
Inception: 1880
Capital city: Monticello
Shares border with: Grand County, Mesa County, Montrose County, San Miguel County, Dolores County, Montezuma County, San Juan County, Apache County, Navajo County, Coconino County, Kane County, Garfield County, Wayne County, Emery County
Website: http://sanjuancounty.org
GPS coordinates: 37.63000,-109.81000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
Utah monolith
80.4 km
Four Corners Monument
97.6 km
Bluejohn Canyon
92.9 km
Glen Canyon
179.1 km
Robbers Roost
99.8 km
False Kiva
88.3 km
Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument
47.4 km
Navajo Mountain
114.9 km
Kayenta Formation
72.1 km
Goosenecks State Park
51.7 km
Mesa Arch
84.5 km
Coyote Gulch
105.8 km
Cataract Canyon
50.7 km
Mount Peale
103.4 km
Comb Ridge
26.8 km
Dark Canyon Wilderness
18 km
Hite Crossing Bridge
57.3 km
Hole N" The Rock
90.3 km
Church Rock
64.3 km
Factory Butte
132.1 km
Wilson Arch
81.2 km
Mount Ellen
103.1 km
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
28.2 km
Druid Arch
51.1 km
Sixshooter Peaks
57.9 km
Angel Arch
47.2 km
Moki Dugway
41.1 km
Canyon Lands
98.3 kmReviews
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