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2020 Map of Sterling

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sanpete Valley serves as the central corridor for this part of Utah, where the San Pitch River flows through a landscape defined by irrigation and high-altitude relief. The settlement of Sterling is the focal point, situated at the mouth of Sixmile Canyon and adjacent to the waters of Palisade Lake. To the west, the San Pitch Mountains rise sharply, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by the Manti-La Sal National Forest, featuring landmarks like Rattlesnake Peak and Forbush Cove.

Agricultural and water infrastructure is highly visible, with the Gunnison Reservoir and Ninemile Reservoir marking the valley floor. Small historic clusters like Christianburg and Mayfield appear along the southern routes, linked by roads such as Christianburg Rd. Researchers will find significant genealogical detail near the town center, including the Sterling Cem, and can trace the rugged transition from the valley floor into the steep drainages of Chris Canyon and Snows Canyon.