What is the geography of Provo, Utah?

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Provo is located at (40.244421, -111.660804). It lies in the Utah Valley at an elevation of 4,549 feet (1,387 meters). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 108.2 km sq (41.8 square miles). 102.7 km sq (39.6 mi sq) of it is land and 5.6 km sq (2.2 mi sq) of it (5.14%) is water. http://www.husseinsspace.com/pictures/200206utah/02utah33.jpg The Wasatch Range contains many peaks within Utah County, UtahUtah County along the east side of the Wasatch Front. One of these peaks, known as Y Mountain, towers over the city. There is a large "Y" made of whitewashed concrete half-way up the steep mountain, built in the early part of the 20th century to commemorate Brigham Young University (original plans included construction of all three letters: BYU). Wild deer (and less frequently, cougars and moose) still roam the mountains (and occasionally the city streets). The scenery is generally considered enjoyable and allows for hiking, skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provo%2C_Utah

Provo is located at (40.244421, -111.660804). It lies in the Utah Valley at an elevation of 4,549 feet (1,387 meters). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 108.2 km sq (41.8 square miles). 102.7 km sq (39.6 mi sq) of it is land and 5.6 km sq (2.2 mi sq) of it (5.14%) is water. http://www.husseinsspace.com/pictures/200206utah/02utah33.jpg The Wasatch Range contains many peaks within Utah County, UtahUtah County along the east side of the Wasatch Front. One of these peaks, known as Y Mountain, towers over the city. There is a large "Y" made of whitewashed concrete half-way up the steep mountain, built in the early part of the 20th century to commemorate Brigham Young University (original plans included construction of all three letters: BYU). Wild deer (and less frequently, cougars and moose) still roam the mountains (and occasionally the city streets). The scenery is generally considered enjoyable and allows for hiking, skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provo%2C_Utah

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