Loading map...

1985 Map of Monticello North

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Monticello North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Monticello anchors the southern edge of this mid-1980s landscape, serving as a gateway to the high plateau country of San Juan County. The terrain transitions from the edges of the Manti-La Sal Nat For into a complex system of drainages, including Peters Canyon and Bridge Canyon. The local infrastructure of the era is clearly marked, showing the proximity of the County Airport and its Beacon to the town center, along with utilitarian sites like the Gravel Pit and Storage Bins.

Water management is central to this high-desert environment, evidenced by the Keller Reservoir and numerous named watercourses such as Vega Creek and Seep Creek. For local historians, the inclusion of specific social and logistical landmarks like the Rodeo grounds, a Corral, and the Trailer Park provides a distinct look at the community's footprint during this period of the late twentieth century.