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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-1960s landscape, characterized by a complex network of upland plateaus and deep drainage canyons. The topography is dotted with numerous small water management features, including Willow Spring Reservoir, Pot Hole Reservoir, and East Lake Reservoir, reflecting the historical focus on livestock and land management in this part of Dolores and Montezuma counties.

Evidence of historical transit and land use appears through the Old RR Grade winding through the terrain alongside several stock trails. Cultural landmarks like the Willow Spring Guard Station and Dunham Place No 2 provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of this high-plateau region. From the heights of Belmear Mountain to the depths of Beaver Canyon, the map preserves a specific moment of Forest Service activity and rural ranching infrastructure.