Monticello sits at the northern edge of this high-plateau landscape, where the town's southern expansion meets the agricultural and canyon lands of San Juan County. This 2014 survey captures a well-developed network of local roads such as S Highway 191 and E Highway 491 that link the town to the surrounding rural sections. Critical water infrastructure is prominent, including the Monticello City Number One Reservoir and Lloyds Lake, which serve this arid region's needs. To the south, the small settlement of Verdure marks a historical waypoint near Verdure Cr. The terrain transitions into dramatic relief at Montezuma Canyon and Boulder Canyon, while the western boundary is defined by the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Numerous named draws and hollows like Shingle Mill Draw and Bull Hollow suggest the intricate drainage patterns that have shaped local ranching and land use for generations.
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1886 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Verdure 4 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Verdure 2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Verdure 1 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Verdure 3 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Monument Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Blanding
USGS Topo · 1:62,500