2017 Map of Altamont

About this map

Altamont and Mount Emmons sit at the center of an intricate irrigation network in Duchesne County, where water management defines the high desert landscape. The Lake Fork River serves as the primary artery for the region, feeding a complex system of man-made waterways including the Lake Fork Canal, Boneta Canal, and the Lake Fork Extension Canal. These diversions support the agricultural settlements of Boneta and the surrounding plateau, where the terrain transitions into features like Kuntz Hollow and the expansive Blue Bench. Genealogists will find the Altamont Mount Emmons Cemetery and Boneta Mountain Home Cemetery clearly marked, serving as vital records of the families who settled this part of the Uinta Basin. The grid of rural roads, such as Smiley Rd and Bluebell Rd, illustrates the persistent township and range organization that has governed this area since its early development.