2016 Map of The Glade

About this map

San Juan National Forest defines much of this landscape in Dolores County, where an extensive network of water management features reveals the importance of ranching and resource conservation in this high-altitude environment. The area is marked by numerous man-made catchments, including the Big Water Reservoir Number Three, Fader Reservoir, and Muddy Reservoir, which sit among naturally occurring draws and arroyos. Landforms like Glade Point and Wild Horse Point provide significant verticality, overlooking the deep incisions of Glade Canyon and Wolf Den Canyon. Historic natural water sources such as Fader Spring, White Sands Spring, and Cottonwood Spring are carefully noted, indicating their historical value to both early settlers and forest management. This 2016 survey illustrates how the landscape is divided into named areas like The Glade, connected by forest roads such as Doe Springs.