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1963 Map of Stoner

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Stoner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Stoner sits at the confluence of the Dolores River and the West Dolores River, serving as a central point in this mountain landscape during the early 1960s. The settlement's role as a recreational and administrative hub is evidenced by the Stoner Ski Area and the Stoner Guard Station. Winding along the river valley, the Dolores Railroad Grade marks the path of former narrow-gauge infrastructure that once connected these high-country communities.

The surrounding uplands of Haycamp Mesa and Taylor Mesa within the San Juan National Forest are dotted with dozens of small water catchments, such as Myler Reservoir and Porter Reservoir. These numerous reservoirs, alongside features like The Forks Campground, illustrate a landscape managed for both timber and recreation. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Lost Canyon and Garrison Canyon, defining the transport patterns of the era.