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2011 Map of Mantua

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mantua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mantua sits at the northern end of this high-altitude landscape, situated along the shores of Mantua Reservoir. The terrain is defined by dramatic vertical relief, from the depths of Box Elder Canyon to the heights of Willard Peak and Willard Mountain. This area reveals a history of both industrial resource extraction and modern conservation, with several mining sites like the Holton Mine, American Mine, and Alvarado Mine scattered across the basins.

Water management and recreation are central to the geography, evidenced by the Maple Creek Fish Hatchery and numerous developed sites such as the Box Elder Campground and Camp Utaba. The complex drainage network including Box Elder Creek and the North Fork Ogden River underscores the critical role of these canyons in the regional watershed. For the genealogist, Mantua Cemetery provides a localized record within the tight-knit settlement, while landmarks like Inspiration Point offer orientation across the ridge lines.