2020 Map of Monticello North

About this map

Monticello marks the southern edge of this San Juan County landscape, situated where the high plains of the Hickman Flat meet the rising slopes of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The transition from the rugged drainage of Big Canyon and Peters Canyon in the north to the more level terrain around the Monticello Airport illustrates the diverse geography of the Colorado Plateau. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Gordon Reservoir and Keller Reservoir, which capture runoff from the Blue Mountain Ridge. This network of springs and creeks, including Peters Spring and Spring Cr, has long supported both ranching and the growth of the town. The road network, including the precisely mapped Tarb Rd and Peter Spring Rd, provides a clear view of how land access and irrigation infrastructure have shaped this high-desert community.