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2023 Map of Monticello Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Monticello Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Manti La Sal National Forest dominates this section of the Abajo Mountains, where a series of water management features support the high-desert environment. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, rising from the deep cuts of Big Canyon and Bridge Canyon to the heights of North Peak and Peters Point Ridge.

Hydrological development is central to this area, evidenced by the presence of the Monticello Lake, Upper Bailey Reservoir, and Gordon Reservoir. These catchments, along with several springs like Jackson Spring and Taylor Spring, provide vital water sources for the region. Movement through the complex terrain is facilitated by primitive routes such as Spring Creek Rd and Co Rd 160, which navigate between prominent landmarks like Prairie Dog Knoll and the extensive Pine Ridge.