1955 Map of Mantua

About this map

Mantua sits at the northern end of this mid-century survey, positioned where Box Elder Canyon cuts through the Wellsville Mts. The landscape is a complex of deep drainages and high peaks, including Willard Peak and Grizzly Peak, which served as critical vantage points for surveying and telecommunications, evidenced by the Inspiration Point Radio Relay Sta. The presence of several recreational and youth sites, such as the Bel Mia Girls Home, Camp Utaba, and Camp Lomond, suggests the area's transition into a regional destination for social and outdoor activities by the late 1960s.