2014 Map of Payson Lakes

About this map

Uinta National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the northern slopes of the Wasatch Range meet the settled valley floors near Spring Lake and Santaquin. The map highlights a complex network of canyons and peaks, including Dry Mtn and the steep reaches of Loafer Canyon. Water resources are a central theme of this 2014 survey, from the high alpine waters of Payson Lakes and Lizard Lake to the drainage of Peteetneet Creek. Recreational infrastructure is well-established throughout the mountainous terrain, evidenced by several organized sites such as Payson Lakes Campground, Maple Dell Camp, and Camp Koholowo. Local history and family names are preserved through landmarks like Minnie Simmons Spring, Wimmer Ranch Creek, and Frank Young Canyon, offering clear evidence of past ranching and land use within the forest boundaries. The survey captures the interface between modern residential growth in Woodland Hills and the protected wilderness areas of the canyon country.