San Juan County, County in northwestern New Mexico, United States
Description
San Juan County is an administrative area in northwestern New Mexico covering expansive land with several rivers and mesa formations. The landscape is shaped by the San Juan River, Animas River, and La Plata River, which flow between elevated plateaus and open valleys.
History
The county was established in 1887 and became an important administrative center for the region. From its early days, it developed through settlement and economic growth into a significant area in northwestern New Mexico.
Culture
This area is home to Navajo communities and carries deep indigenous roots that shape daily life and local identity. You notice this heritage in place names, traditional crafts, and how people connect with the landscape around them.
Practical
When exploring, you'll find schools, hiking trails, and opportunities for water sports along the rivers. Plan for a large area that requires travel time between different locations.
Did you know?
The area holds two major archaeological sites: Aztec Ruins and portions of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. These places reveal remains of ancient Pueblo cultures that thrived here centuries ago.
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Four Corners Monument
84.5 km
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
59.1 km
Shiprock
50.2 km
Pueblo Bonito
59.5 km
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
29.2 km
Aztec Ruins National Monument
46.3 km
Navajo Lake
72.8 km
Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway
59.1 km
Fajada Butte
65.9 km
Kirtland Formation
22.2 km
Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness
52.6 km
Navajo Dam
70.9 km
Salmon Ruins
33.7 kmBeautiful Mountain
59.9 km
Fruitland Formation
29.1 km
Casa Rinconada
60.1 km
Angel Peak Scenic Area
41.3 km
Una Vida
64.4 km
Pueblo Alto
58.8 km
Pueblo del Arroyo
59.2 km
Crow Canyon Archaeological District
63 km
Kin Kletso
58.6 km
Farmington Public Library
29.5 km
Frances Canyon Ruin
78.7 km
Cathedral Cliff
36.3 kmCrumbled House
54.5 km
Farmington Historic Downtown Commercial District
26.4 kmH.D. Abrams House
45.5 km
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