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1993 Map of The Glade

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of The Glade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The San Juan National Forest defines the character of this upland landscape, where a sophisticated network of small-scale water management features supports life in the high country. Numerous named catchments such as Wolf Den Reservoir, Evans Reservoir, and Chicken Aspen Reservoir are scattered across the terrain, connected by seasonal drainages like West Branch Pine Arroyo and Sands Draw. This water system, likely vital for livestock or forestry operations, is punctuated by isolated landmarks including the Glade FS Station and several remote drill holes.

To the south, the terrain drops dramatically into the Dolores River Canyon, where steep topographic contours reveal the deep incision of the river. The map also traces a labyrinth of four-wheel-drive tracks that provide access to family-named features like Wild Bill Spring and Snyder Spring. This late-twentieth-century survey documents a working forest landscape where traditional resource management meets modern recreational access.