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1998 Map of Mona

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Mona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Juab Valley serves as a stark transition between the irrigated lowlands and the towering peaks of the Uinta National Forest in the late 1990s. The town of Mona is established at the base of the massif, where Mona Creek and several springs flow toward the expansive Mona Reservoir. Local genealogy and land use are well-documented through sites like the Mona Cem and the Pioneer Memorial Park (Cem), alongside remnants of the region's extraction history such as the Privateer Mine and various Gravel Pits.

The eastern half of the map is dominated by the steep ascent into the Mount Nebo Wilderness, culminating at Mount Nebo. This high-altitude terrain is dissected by deep drainages like Pole Canyon and Bear Canyon, while the valley floor features human infrastructure such as a large Substation and the rural settlement of Starr to the north. The presence of Burriston Ponds and the Currant Creek drainage illustrates the complex water management required in this arid Utah landscape.