1967 Map of Terrace Reservoir

About this map

Terrace Reservoir and La Jara Reservoir dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest, where controlled inundation zones and seasonal drainages define the hydrology of the upper Alamosa River basin. The area’s ranching heritage is evidenced by the presence of Shawcroft Cow Camp and Baxter and Martin Cow Camp, alongside a designated Stock Driveway that cuts across the northern terrain near Jacobs Hill. This network of Jeep Trails and water management features, including a Gaging Sta and a spillway at the northern reservoir, reflects the mid-century integration of public forest land for both water storage and livestock movement. Numerous creeks, such as Hot Creek, Piedrosa Creek, and Torsid Creek, carve through the complex topography of Bald Ridge and La Jara Meadows.