West Fork San Juan River
West Fork San Juan River is a tributary of the San Juan River in southern Colorado in the United States. The stream flows from a source near South River Peak in Mineral County to a confluence with the East Fork San Juan River in Archuleta County that forms the San Juan River.
West Fork San Juan River at US highway 160 crossing
| West Fork San Juan River[1] | |
|---|---|
 The river at West Fork Road (Forest Road 648) near the West Fork Campground | |
 Map of the San Juan River watershed | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mineral County, Colorado |
| • coordinates | 37°34′05″N 106°58′57″W |
| Mouth | |
• location | Confluence with East Fork San Juan |
• coordinates | 37°21′55″N 106°54′02″W |
• elevation | 7,549 ft (2,301 m) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | San Juan—Colorado |
References
- "West Fork San Juan River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-05-17.
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