2022 Map of Clyde Lake

About this map

The West Dolores River winds through the northwestern corner of this territory, part of the extensive San Juan National Forest at the boundary of Dolores and Montezuma counties. The landscape is dominated by high plateaus including Stoner Mesa and Taylor Mesa, which are dissected by dramatically named drainages such as Little Hell Canyon, Big Hell Canyon, and Sheep Canyon. This high-country terrain is defined by an intricate network of water management features, notably Clyde Lake Reservoir and its namesake Clyde Lake, alongside numerous smaller catchments like Cresto Spring Reservoir and Pine Spring Reservoir. The prevalence of these named reservoirs and springs, including Soft Water Spring and Camp Spring, suggests a landscape heavily utilized for seasonal grazing and water storage. Historical access is marked by several established routes like the Stoner Mesa Trl and the Stoner Creek Trl, which follow the natural contours of the mesas.