2019 Map of Platoro

About this map

Platoro sits at the northern edge of the Rio Grande National Forest, a high-elevation settlement defined by the massive Platoro Reservoir and the headwaters of the Conejos River. This 2019 survey captures the convergence of the Adams Fork Conejos River and the S Fork Conejos River, surrounded by peaks such as Klondike Mtn and Mammoth Mtn. The landscape is characterized by its alpine hydrology, featuring numerous high-altitude basins like Glacier Lake and the Twin Lakes. Access to the region is documented through routes like the Bear Lake Cutoff and crossings at Stunner Pass, while deep canyons including Cañon Diablo and Cañon Bonito carve through the terrain south of Conejos Peak. This map illustrates the vital role of the reservoir and river systems in managing water resources within the San Juan Mountains.