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2001 Map of Wales

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Wales
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Wales sits at the foot of the massive Pitch Mountain range, serving as a gateway between the agricultural Sanpete Valley and the high timber of the Uinta National Forest. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the irrigated valley floor, where the San Pitch River flows, to the deeply incised canyons of the Sanpete Ranger District. The terrain is marked by numerous family and descriptive landmarks such as Axhandle Canyon, Magistrate Canyon, and Horse Mountain.

Local history is preserved in the small Cem on the edge of town and the various mines and prospects found throughout the foothills, particularly near Coal Canyon. The map details a network of 4WD trails and forest boundaries, including the administrative division between the Uinta and Manti-La Sal National Forests. Water sources like Hardscreek Creek and Chicken Creek emphasize the vital role of drainage in this arid, high-elevation environment.