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1963 Map of Clyde Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Clyde Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The West Dolores River carves through the northern reaches of this high-country landscape, where 1960s ranching and water management define the local geography. Established outposts like Miller Ranch and Cresto Ranch sit near the confluence of Groundhog Creek and Fish Creek, marking the intersection of working land and the San Juan National Forest. The map documents a complex network of springs and reservoirs vital to the high-altitude ecosystem, including Cresto Spring, Fivemile Spring, and the Sunshine Reservoir.

Navigation through the drainage basins of Taylor Creek and Stoner Creek is dictated by traditional routes such as the Johnny Bull Trail and Eagle Peak Trail. These pathways, alongside features like the Highline Driveway, illustrate how the terrain was managed for both grazing and passage. The presence of specialized landmarks like Little Hell Canyon and Big Hell Canyon underscores the dramatic topographic shifts found as the land rises toward the Mesa.