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2013 Map of Clyde Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Clyde Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high timber and alpine plateaus of the San Juan National Forest define this 2013 survey of the Dolores and Montezuma county line. This landscape is shaped by a dense network of high-altitude water management, featuring numerous catchments such as Clyde Lake Reservoir and Juan Spring Reservoir. The presence of established holdings like Miller Ranch and Cresto Ranch indicates the long-standing integration of private grazing and residence within the federal forest boundaries.

Physical geography is marked by dramatic elevation changes, from the depths of Little Hell Canyon and Big Hell Canyon to the broad expanse of Taylor Mesa. Transportation across this challenging terrain relies on a historic system of trails and primitive roads, including the Stoner Mesa Trail 624 and Priest Gulch Trail 645. These routes connect isolated springs and gulches, such as Copper Gulch and Schoolhouse Draw, reflecting a landscape utilized for both forest management and backcountry recreation.