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1965 Map of Willow Spring

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Willow Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

San Juan National Forest defines this mid-century landscape on the border of Dolores and Montezuma counties, where an intricate network of water management features supported the region's ranching and agricultural operations. Numerous small reservoirs, including Upper Little Beaver Reservoir, Dunham Place No 2 Reservoir, and Carlyle Reservoir, are scattered across the terrain, indicating a highly developed system for livestock watering and irrigation in a land shaped by Plateau Creek and Beaver Creek.

The presence of an Old Railroad Grade winding through the canyons provides evidence of former industrial or timber transport routes that once connected these uplands to larger markets. High points like Lone Mesa and Belmear Mountain overlook the drainage systems of Rocky Draw and Long Draw. The Willow Spring Guard Station stands as a focal point for forest management and local activity during this era of federal land oversight.