2013 Map of Lone Cone

About this map

Miramonte Reservoir and the high-elevation livestock camps of the Uncompahgre National Forest define this landscape in the early twenty-first century. This territory, situated along the border of San Miguel and Dolores counties, illustrates a complex network of water management through the Lillylands Canal and Lillylands Intake, designed to move water across the plateau from sources like Lillylands Reservoir. The presence of Redd Ranchs Summer Camp, Barrett Cow Camp, and Piele Lone Cone Camp reflects the continued importance of seasonal grazing in the San Juan Mountains. The terrain transitions from the open stretches of Greager Flats and Nellies Flats to the prominent peak of Lone Cone in the southeast, a landmark that towers over West Naturita Creek and the surrounding timberlands.