2014 Map of Monticello Lake

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Abajo Mountains define the character of this high-desert landscape in San Juan County. Dominated by the Manti-LaSal National Forest, the terrain is marked by a complex system of drainage and water management necessary for the arid region. Notable water features include Monticello Lake, the Gordon Reservoir, and the Upper Bailey Reservoir, which sit among deep incisions in the earth like Big Canyon and Bridge Canyon. The map reveals a network of land management and transportation, from the high elevation of Peters Point Ridge to the rural utility of Spring Creek Rd and Hart Point Rd. This 2014 survey serves as a precise record of the hydrologic and topographic features that support the surrounding high-altitude ecosystem, including various springs such as Jackson Spring and Taylor Spring that feed into North Cr.