1966 Map of Sterling

To the east, the landscape rises sharply into the Manti-La Sal National Forest, featuring the steep drainages of Sixmile Canyon and Funk Canyon. Historical land divisions are noted by the Old Treaty Boundary cutting across the valley floor. Local industry and recreation are represented by the Morrison Mine and Palisade State Boating Park, highlighting a geography where agricultural irrigation, rail transport, and mountainous wilderness intersect.