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1998 Map of Payson Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Mount Nebo and the southern reaches of the Wasatch Range define this landscape, where the Uinta National Forest provides a backdrop for high-elevation recreation and resource management. The map details a network of campgrounds including Payson Lakes Campground, Tinney Flat Campground, and Blackhawk Campground, all connected by the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. This corridor transitions from the agricultural valley near Spring Lake into steep canyons like Bear Canyon and Picayune Canyon.

Evidence of historical extraction remains visible through features such as the Golden Relief Mine, Syndicate Mine, and Santaquin Mine. Water management is central to the area's geography, shown by the Strawberry Highline Canal and mountain reservoirs like Dry Lake Reservoir and McClellan Lake. The inclusion of the Payson Lake Guard Sta and Maple Dell Camp highlights the era's focus on forest administration and youth camps.