Map of San Juan County, New Mexico

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Map of San Juan County - San Juan County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. San Juan County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is San Juan County located in the map, major cities in San Juan county, population, areas, and places of interest.

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About San Juan County, New Mexico

San Juan County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It's county seat is Aztec. As per 2020 census, the population of San Juan County is 120993 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,514 sq mi (14,281 km2). San Juan County was established on 1887.

San Juan County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County Seat	Aztec
Largest City/Town	Farmington
Established	1887
Total Area	5,538 sq mi (14,343 sq km)
Land Area	5,513 sq mi (14,279 sq km)
Water Area	25 sq mi (65 sq km)
Population	121,661 (Census 2020)
Population Density	22.1 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Mountain Time Zone
Major Highways	U.S. Highway 64, U.S. Highway 550, U.S. Highway 491, State Road 371
Major Rivers	San Juan River, Animas River, La Plata River
Neighboring Counties	Rio Arriba County, Sandoval County, McKinley County, La Plata County (Colorado), San Juan County (Utah), Apache County (Arizona)
Famous For	Four Corners region, Native American culture, energy production, and archaeological sites
Top Attractions	Aztec Ruins National Monument, Salmon Ruins, Four Corners Monument, and Navajo Lake State Park
Official Website	Official Website

About San Juan County, New Mexico

San Juan County is located in northwestern New Mexico within the Four Corners region and was established in 1887. The county seat is Aztec, while Farmington is the largest city and regional economic center. The county is known for Native American heritage, energy production, desert mesas, archaeological landmarks, and outdoor recreation along the San Juan River.

Cities and Towns in San Juan County, New Mexico

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Farmington	46,624	36.7281°N, 108.2187°W
Aztec (county seat)	6,191	36.8222°N, 107.9928°W
Bloomfield	7,412	36.7111°N, 107.9845°W
Kirtland	1,390	36.7347°N, 108.3595°W
Shiprock	8,295	36.7856°N, 108.6870°W
Waterflow	1,648	36.7600°N, 108.4853°W
Navajo Dam	375	36.8045°N, 107.6095°W
Flora Vista	2,191	36.7958°N, 108.0795°W
La Plata	Historic rural community	36.9920°N, 108.1928°W
Fruitland	Historic farming community	36.7442°N, 108.4020°W

Golf Courses in San Juan County, New Mexico

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Pinon Hills Golf Course	Farmington	36.7489°N, 108.1803°W
Riverview Golf Course	Kirtland	36.7306°N, 108.3508°W
San Juan Country Club	Farmington	36.7347°N, 108.1970°W
Civitan Golf Course	Farmington	36.7350°N, 108.2267°W

Roads and Highways in San Juan County, New Mexico

Major highways connect the county to neighboring states, tribal lands, and Four Corners communities.

U.S. Highway 64 - east-west highway linking Farmington with Arizona and northern New Mexico
U.S. Highway 550 - major route connecting Aztec and Farmington with Albuquerque and Colorado
U.S. Highway 491 - north-south corridor through the Navajo Nation region
State Road 371 - scenic route connecting Farmington with central New Mexico

Neighboring Counties of San Juan County

Rio Arriba County (east)
Sandoval County (southeast)
McKinley County (south)
La Plata County, Colorado (north)
San Juan County, Utah (northwest)
Apache County, Arizona (west)

Top Attractions in San Juan County, New Mexico

The county offers a mix of archaeological, cultural, and outdoor attractions.

Aztec Ruins National Monument - ancient Puebloan archaeological site and UNESCO-associated landmark
Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park - preserved Chacoan archaeological complex near Bloomfield
Four Corners Monument - famous landmark where four U.S. states meet
Navajo Lake State Park - recreation area popular for boating, fishing, and camping
Shiprock Peak - iconic volcanic rock formation sacred to the Navajo Nation
Farmington Museum and Visitor Center - exhibits on local history, culture, and geology
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness - unique badlands landscape known for hiking and photography
Animas River Trail - urban recreation path through Farmington
Chaco Culture National Historical Park nearby - major ancestral Puebloan archaeological site
San Juan River fishing areas - world-class trout fishing destinations
Navajo Nation cultural communities - traditional arts, markets, and cultural heritage
Angel Peak Scenic Area - desert canyon landscapes and scenic overlooks

Distance from San Juan County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Farmington to Aztec (San Juan County), New Mexico - 13 mi (21 km)
Farmington to Durango (La Plata County), Colorado - 47 mi (76 km)
Farmington to Gallup (McKinley County), New Mexico - 139 mi (224 km)
Farmington to Albuquerque (Bernalillo County), New Mexico - 181 mi (291 km)
Farmington to Santa Fe (Santa Fe County), New Mexico - 215 mi (346 km)
Farmington to Cortez (Montezuma County), Colorado - 44 mi (71 km)
Farmington to Moab (Grand County), Utah - 176 mi (283 km)
Farmington to Flagstaff (Coconino County), Arizona - 250 mi (402 km)
Farmington to Denver (Denver County), Colorado - 397 mi (639 km)
Farmington to Phoenix (Maricopa County), Arizona - 401 mi (645 km)
Farmington to El Paso (El Paso County), Texas - 411 mi (661 km)
Farmington to Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County), Utah - 435 mi (700 km)

FAQs about San Juan County

Where is San Juan County located?

San Juan County is located in northwestern New Mexico within the Four Corners region.

What is the population of San Juan County?

The population of San Juan County was 121,661 according to the Census 2020.

What is San Juan County known for?

San Juan County is known for Native American culture, Four Corners tourism, archaeological ruins, and energy production.

What are the major highways in San Juan County?

The county is served by U.S. Highway 64, U.S. Highway 550, U.S. Highway 491, and State Road 371.

Are there golf courses in San Juan County?

Yes, San Juan County has several golf facilities including Pinon Hills Golf Course and San Juan Country Club.

References

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Map of San Juan County Map, New Mexico