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2010 Map of Altamont

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Altamont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Altamont and its neighboring communities of Boneta and Mount Emmons anchor this portion of Duchesne County, where the high desert terrain is shaped by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure. The Lake Fork River serves as the primary water source, feeding several named waterways including the South Boneta Canal, Lake Fork Extension Canal, and Lake Fork Canal. These artificial channels illustrate the region's reliance on managed water to support local agriculture and livestock operations like the P X Ranch.

The landscape is defined by distinct topographical markers, from the prominent Blue Bench in the south to the series of drainage cuts known as Big Hollow, Kuntz Hollow, and Clement Hollow. Centrally located between the settlements, the Altamont-Mount Emmons Cemetery provides a focal point for genealogical interest, while the path of Caravan Rd and Bluebell Rd trace the rural travel patterns of the early 21st century.