2017 Map of Nebo Basin

About this map

The Uinta National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape where Utah County, Juab County, and Sanpete County meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of North Peak and the Nebo Bench down to the drainage systems of Santaquin Canyon and the Right Fork Salt Creek. The historic Nebo Loop serves as the primary artery through this mountainous region, providing access to remote locations like Red Rock Pasture and Hell Hole Basin. This 2017 survey details a landscape where water is a vital resource, evidenced by numerous named springs and hollows such as Maple Spring and Spooner Hollow. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the intersection of several canyons, including McCune Canyon and Lunt Hollow, near the Pole Canyon Rd, illustrating the complex topography that has shaped land use and access in this part of the Wasatch Range.