Aztec in San Juan County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Aztec
Population 5512 - Elevation 5460 ft.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2010
1. Aztec Marker
Aztec, named for the nearby National Monument, was founded in 1876 when portions of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation were opened for non Indian settlement. It is the seat of San Juan County, which was created in 1887 partially as a response to the desire of the residents to be free from the political forces of Rio Arriba County.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 36° 48.239′ N, 107° 59.901′ W. Marker is in Aztec, New Mexico, in San Juan County. Marker is on U.S. 550 at milepost 158.5, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aztec NM 87410, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Aztec Ruins National Monument (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Aztec Ruins National Monument (approx. 1.7 miles away); Armijo Returns Triumphant (approx. 1.9 miles away); At Home on the River (approx. 2 miles away); A River's Ancient Gifts (approx. 2 miles away); A Daring Plan (approx. 2
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2010
2. Rear of Aztec Marker
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2010
3. Aztec Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
