South River New Mexico Map

About South River, New Mexico

South River is a locality in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,810. The population density is 72.1 people per km². South River is located at 36.7898°N, 108.0421°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87410.

South River unfolds as a landscape sculpted by patient winds and the slow grind of millennia, where the earth itself seems to breathe a dry, ancient air. It lies 10.7 miles east-north-east of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 66°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-west of Bloomfield. The terrain here is a study in muted ochres and russets, a vast canvas of rolling hills and arroyos that snake their way across the land, catching the sun in their shadowed depths. Sagebrush, resilient and fragrant, carpets the slopes, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of juniper trees, their branches gnarled like the hands of old storytellers. The sky, a boundless expanse of crystalline blue during the day, bleeds into a breathtaking spectrum of rose and violet at dusk, a silent spectacle that washes over the quietude of South River. The story of South River is written in the dust and the enduring spirit of its people, a legacy woven from the threads of resourcefulness and a deep connection to this stark, beautiful land. Historically, the local economy has been shaped by the earth's bounty, with ranching and agriculture taking root in pockets where water, however scarce, can be coaxed from the soil. More recently, the quiet hum of industry has also found its place, a testament to the ongoing adaptation and resilience of South River. Distinctive geological formations, whispering of epochs past, draw those seeking solace in the raw, untamed beauty of the Four Corners region, a beauty that defines the enduring character of South River.

About This South River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South River, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.789793, -108.042083. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on South River and San Juan County.

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). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.