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2019 Map of The Glade

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of The Glade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

San Juan National Forest defines the rugged topography of this Dolores County landscape, where an extensive network of water management features supports the high-altitude terrain. The map reveals a sophisticated system of numbered reservoirs, including the Big Water Reservoir Number Ten and the Wild Bill Number Nine Reservoir series, scattered across the drainage basins of Wolf Den Canyon and Peeled Pine Canyon. These man-made catchments, often named for local landmarks or individuals, emphasize the critical role of water storage in this part of Colorado.

Transportation through the forest is facilitated by specific connectors like The 513 Connector and the White Sands Cutoff. Natural features such as the White Sands Draws and Evans Draw provide topographic structure to the area known as The Glade. The presence of features like Chicken Aspen Canyon and Cow Canyon suggests a history of localized grazing or ranching activity within the federal forest boundaries.