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Waterflow, New Mexico
Waterflow is an Unincorporated area, unincorporated community and census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States on the north side of the San Juan River (Colorado River), San Juan River. It is immediately west of Fruitland, New Mexico, Fruitland and north across the river from the Navajo Nation. It is east of Shiprock, New Mexico, Shiprock. History The area now known as Waterflow is traditional Navajo Nation, Navajo territory. This place was called ''Chʼį́įdii Łichííʼ'' (Red Devil) in reference to Walter Stallings who operated a trading post in the area; nowadays, ''Tséyaa Akʼahí'' (beneath-rock oil) seems to be another designation in reference to the nearby oil fields, as can be seen on billboards in the area (pictured). The early Anglo settlers in this area named the place "Jewett Valley", and established Jewett Valley Cemetery as early as 1886. Although some reports say these pioneers were predominantly Catholic, one of the earliest fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unincorporated Community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have no unincorporated areas at all or these are very rare: typically remote, outlying, sparsely populated or uninhabited areas. By country Argentina In Argentina, the provinces of Chubut, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, Formosa, Neuquén, Río Negro, San Luis, Santa Cruz, Santiago del Estero, Tierra del Fuego, and Tucumán have areas that are outside any municipality or commune. Australia Unlike many other countries, Australia has only one level of local government immediately beneath state and territorial governments. A local government area (LGA) often contains several towns and even entire metropolitan areas. Thus, aside from very sparsely populated areas and a few other special cases, almost all of Australia is part of an LGA. Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
