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2011 Map of Sterling

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sterling sits at the intersection of irrigation and mountain geography in the Sanpete Valley, where the waters of Sixmile Creek flow from the canyon toward the San Pitch River. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape defined by water management, featuring several significant impoundments including Gunnison Reservoir, Ninemile Reservoir, and Palisade Lake. These reservoirs and their associated structures, such as Gunnison Dam and Ninemile Dam, support the agricultural life of the Arapien Valley and the surrounding ranchlands.

Local history is preserved at the Sterling Cemetery and the more industrial Morrison Mine located near Sixmile Canyon. To the south, the settlement of Mayfield anchors the map near Twelvemile Creek, while the eastern reaches transition into higher terrain marked by Rattlesnake Peak and Funk Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of rural infrastructure, from the Antelope Valley Ranch to the recreational facilities at Palisade Campground.