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2022 Map of Stoner

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Stoner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Stoner serves as the focal point of this Montezuma County landscape, situated at the confluence of the Dolores River and Stoner Creek. This region of the San Juan National Forest is defined by a dense network of high-altitude water management, including the tiered Stoner Point Reservoir Number 2 and Stoner Point Reservoir Number 3 on Stoner Mesa. The map illustrates a complex system of cattle and timber access, with numerous named trails like the Loading Pen Trl and Haycamp routes winding through the canyons.

From the heights of Taylor Mesa to the depths of Garrison Canyon, the terrain is marked by essential water sources for local ranching and forest operations. Settlements and landmarks such as Akin Reservoir, Gould Reservoir, and the Smoothing Iron area reflect the persistent human effort to manage resources in this part of the Colorado high country. Geologists and local historians can trace the intricate drainage patterns of Spruce Water Canyon and Lost Canyon as they feed into the primary river systems.