South River New Mexico Map
Explore South River, New Mexico, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of South River, New Mexico
| City | South River |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 36.785942 |
| Longitude | -108.057678 |
| Population | 2,011 |
| Density | 91.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 87410 |
| Area Code | 505 |
| County Seat | Aztec |
| School District | Aztec Municipal Schools |
About South River, New Mexico
South River is a locality in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,011. The population density is 91.0 people per km². South River is located at 36.7859°N, 108.0577°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87410.South River occupies a stark expanse of high desert, defined by the dry, winding course of the Rabbit Arroyo that cuts through the sun-bleached earth. It lies 10.7 miles east-northeast of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 66°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-northwest of Bloomfield. The landscape stretches toward the horizon, where the jagged silhouettes of the San Juan Mountains pierce the thin, crystalline air of the northern plateau. During the golden hour, the light turns the dust to copper, illuminating the scrub brush and the rugged terrain that slopes toward the distant shadows of Ruins Canyon. It is a place of long, silent shadows and persistent, dry heat, where the wind carries the scent of sagebrush and the ancient, mineral weight of the arid plains.
History lingers in the adobe architecture and the quiet endurance of those who cultivate the challenging soil of South River. The economy remains tethered to the land and the industry of the region, with the nearby waters of Lake Farmington providing a vital, shimmering contrast to the surrounding desert heat. Residents often find respite in the rugged trails of Hartman Park, a space that preserves the natural character of the high desert landscape. Daily life moves with the deliberate pace of the seasons, reflecting a synthesis of influences that defines the culture of this corner of the state, where the starkness of the geography demands both patience and respect from all who dwell there.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 290° W
- Saddleback Park (Local Park) — 3.0 mi, 273° W
- Hartman Park (Local Recreation) — 3.6 mi, 052° NE
- Riverside Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 046° NE
- American Hotel Historic Site (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 055° NE
- Aztec Motor Company Building Historic Site (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 055° NE
- Engleman-Thomas Building Historic Site (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 055° NE
- Aztec Ruins National Monument (National Monument) — 4.3 mi, 039° NE · 265 acres
- Fred Bunker House Historic Site (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 055° NE
- Lions Wilderness Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 268° W
- River Tracts Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 6.1 mi, 183° S
- Gatsch Theatre/Central Classrooms (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 261° W
- Henderson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 260° W
- Planetarium/West Classrooms (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 260° W
- US HW 550 end (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 142° SE
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 258° W
- Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.5 mi, 273° W
- Lehmer Lookout (Viewpoint) — 9.9 mi, 241° SW
- Bald Eagle Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 12.8 mi, 038° NE
- UFO Crash Site Plaque: "Recovery at Hart Canyon" (Monument) — 13.5 mi, 062° NE
- San Juan Fishing Easement (Nature Reserve) — 19.2 mi, 087° E
- Cliff Dwellings (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 325° NW
- Navajo Lake State Park (State Park) — 19.9 mi, 087° E
- Indian Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 22.0 mi, 320° NW
- Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 29.8 mi, 174° S · 48k acres
- Mesa Verde National Park (National Park) — 33.6 mi, 332° NW · 53k acres
- Rail Museum (Museum) — 34.7 mi, 016° N
- The Gaslight Theater (Cinema) — 34.7 mi, 016° N
- San Juan National Forest (National Forest) — 34.9 mi, 017° N · 1.9M acres
- Carson National Forest (National Forest) — 38.1 mi, 084° E · 1.4M acres
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About This South River Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South River, New Mexico. Coordinates: 36.785942, -108.057678. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for South River includes the ZIP code (87410), telephone area code (505), county seat of San Juan County (Aztec), and school district assignment (Aztec Municipal Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
