2019 Map of Lemon Reservoir

About this map

Lemon Reservoir dominates the lower elevations of this high-country survey, where the Florida River is captured by the dam before flowing south. Located within the San Juan National Forest, the landscape is defined by the steep relief of Missionary Ridge and the winding drainages of Shearer Creek and Youngs Canyon. The mapping reveals a network of high-altitude parks and passes, such as Silver Pass, Kroeger Park, and Horse Thief Park, which suggest historical transit routes and grazing lands used before the modern era. The presence of remote water bodies like Lost Lake and the Stump Lakes high on the eastern benches illustrates the complex hydrology of this alpine environment. Only one primary road, Florida (CR 243), provides access into this terrain, emphasizing the protected and largely undeveloped nature of the forest interior.