General
Monticello is the second largest city in San Juan County, and became the county seat in 1895.  It was incorporated as a city in 1910.

Location
Monticello is located in Southeastern Utah, the Four Corners region of the United States.  The center of town is located at the junction of Hwy 491 (old 666), and Hwy 191.  It is approximately 60 miles South of Arches National Park, and is the Southern Gate to Canyonlands National Park.

Physical and Climate

• Elevation: 7,069 feet
• Topography: Sheltered on the West by the Abajo Mountains, or Blue Mountains.  San Juan Mountain, the youngest and steepest range, is etched on the Eastern horizon.  On the Northern side, tower the majestic La Sal Mountains.  Taking in the Southeast in Colorado, the Sleeping Ute Mountain looks over the four corners.
• Population: 1,958
• Summer: Daytime temperature rarely exceeds 85 degrees and nights are cool.
• Winter: Great mountain snow provides hours of fun and adventure. Days are cold averaging mid 30's for highs. Evening range in teens to 0 degree temperatures. Mild to moderate wind is not unusual.