2016 Map of Willow Spring

About this map

San Juan National Forest lands cover this portion of the Colorado high country, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management features and rugged canyon topography. Dozens of small-scale impoundments like Willow Spring Reservoir and Old Station Reservoir underscore the critical role of water storage in this arid environment. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations including Lone Mesa in the northwest and Belmear Mtn in the northeast, falling away into the deep cuts of Trail Canyon and Rocky Draw. The map documents a complex system of fire roads and trails, such as Trail Canyon A and Glade, which provide access through the forest. Named water sources like Rusty Spring and Willow Spring hint at the historical reliance on reliable groundwater for cattle or travelers along the county boundary between Dolores and Montezuma.