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2020 Map of Wales

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Wales sits at the eastern base of the San Pitch Mountains, where the rugged canyon topography meets the open Sanpete Valley. This 2020 survey illustrates the town’s grid structure along Main St and S 200 W, leading south toward the Wales Cem. The landscape to the west is defined by a series of dramatic drainages within the Uinta National Forest, including Wales Canyon, Peach Canyon Cr, and the industrial history implied by Coal Canyon.

Transitioning into the valley floor, the San Pitch River flows along the eastern margin of the map, flanked by River Lane Rd. Notable peaks such as Big Mtn and Horse Mtn provide significant vertical relief, while names like Magistrate Canyon and Ax Handle Canyon reflect the local heritage of the frontier. The boundary between Juab Co and Sanpete Co follows the high ridgeline of the mountains, marking a clear divide between the high forest and the settled valley.