1965 Map of Neola

About this map

The settlement of Neola serves as a focal point on the eastern edge of this mid-1960s study, situated just south of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation boundary. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation, including the Yellowstone Feeder Canal, the Uintah Canal, and various numbered laterals like Lateral No 1 and Lateral No 2. These systems were critical for supporting agriculture across the Neph Bench and the broad, terraced terrain of Coyote Basin. To the west, the topography shifts towards the elevated John Starr Flat and the deep incision of Cottonwood Canyon. Small-scale resource extraction is evidenced by scattered oil wells and a drill hole near the curve of The Crescent, reflecting the region's diverse land use between tribal lands and local ranching interests.