Navajo Reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this terrain where the Colorado and New Mexico borders meet. The settlement of Arboles sits perched near the northern reaches of the reservoir, while Allison serves as a western anchor for the local agricultural community. This area is defined by its complex irrigation infrastructure, including the North Pine River Lateral, Miller Ditch, and Darlington Ditch, which redirect water from the Piedra River and Sambrito Creek across the dry topography. To the north, the elevation rises significantly toward Piedra Peak and Piedra Peak Number 2, segmented by dramatic landforms such as Black Horse Canyon and Pine Tree Canyon. The presence of the Navajo Landing Strip near the shoreline suggests the intersection of remote recreation and local transport in this high-desert environment during the early 21st century.
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1889 · Largo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1895 · Largo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1908 · Ignacio
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1924 · Ignacio
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1924 · Pagosa Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1927 · Pagosa Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1945 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Allison
USGS Topo · 1:24,000