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2014 Map of Duchesne

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Duchesne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Duchesne sits at the confluence of the Strawberry River and the Duchesne River, a point where high desert plateaus meet vital waterways. The landscape is defined by massive water management features like Starvation Reservoir, which dominates the northern half of the area. This 2014 survey reveals an intricate network of irrigation systems necessary for local agriculture, including the Knight Ditch, Murray White Canal, and City Canal, which distribute water across the benches and draws of the Uinta Valley.

On the western edge of the town, the Duchesne Cemetery provides a focal point for genealogical research, while the nearby Duchesne Municipal Airport and Starvation Campground mark the modern infrastructure of the region. The map also captures several distinct topographic features such as Hair Bench, Blue Bench, and the winding Rabbit Gulch, showing how the town is physically constrained and shaped by the surrounding canyons and high benches.