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2017 Map of Neola

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Neola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Agricultural life in Duchesne County revolves around an intricate network of irrigation systems, most notably the Uintah Canal and its numerous branches like Lateral Number 1 and Lateral Number 4. The settlement of Neola serves as a central hub, while smaller communities and family landmarks, such as Monarch and the Greenhalgh Cem, are scattered across a landscape defined by high plateaus and deep draws. The terrain transitions from the high John Starr Flat in the north down toward Nephi Bench and The Crescent in the south.

Water management is the defining characteristic of this region, evidenced by the Yellowstone Extension Canal and the massive Browns Draw Reservoir. These engineered waterways cut through natural features like Coyote Basin and Big Draw, illustrating the century-long effort to cultivate the arid soil of the Uinta Basin. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for local landmarks like the Neola Cem and Monarch Cem, which are essential for tracing local family histories.