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2011 Map of Stoner

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Stoner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Stoner serves as the focal point for this high-country landscape, where the confluence of the West Dolores River and the Dolores River defines the drainage patterns of Montezuma County. The map details a complex network of upland water management, featuring a dense concentration of irrigation and storage sites like the Gould Reservoir, Akin Reservoir, and Stoner Point Reservoir Number 2. These human-made features, interspersed with natural springs such as Longwill Spring and Haycamp Spring, underscore the region's reliance on managed water for ranching and recreation in the early 21st century.

Recreational use of the National Forest lands is prominent, centered around the Stoner Ski Area and The Forks Campground. Transportation is dictated by the rugged terrain, with Co RD 38 following the river valleys while the Lost Canyon Stock Dr winds through the eastern canyons. The contrast between the flat expanse of Taylor Mesa and the deep incisions of Garrison Canyon illustrates the dramatic geological transitions of the Colorado plateau.