2011 Map of Monticello Lake

About this map

Monticello Lake serves as a central hydrological feature in this high-altitude corner of San Juan County, supported by a network of containment structures including the Monticello Lake Dam, Upper Bailey Dam, and Gordon Dam. The 2011 survey reveals an landscape defined by water management and recreational utility, where named springs such as Jackson Spring and Taylor Spring feed seasonal drainages like Spring Creek and North Creek. These water sources are critical in an area characterized by prominent landforms such as Peters Point Ridge and Pine Ridge. The map also highlights the intersection of public lands and transit, featuring the Buckboard Campground and the Harts Draw-Canyonlands Point of Interest along the winding Harts Draw Rd. This documentation provides a clear look at the infrastructure required to sustain ranching and recreation in the Utah high country.