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2014 Map of Duchesne NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Duchesne River valley serves as the central artery for this high-desert landscape in northeastern Utah, where complex irrigation systems define the land use. The extensive network of water management features, including the Knight Ditch, Rocky Point Canal, and Duchesne Feeder Canal, illustrates a sophisticated approach to agricultural development in the arid West. These canals wind through the canyon floors and around the base of the Blue Bench, redirecting water from the river to support settlements like Duchesne and the Uinta Valley.

The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts between the river basin and high plateaus, carved out by Coyote Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. Transport and logistics are anchored by the Duchesne Municipal Airport and the corridor of W Highway 40. Localized landmarks such as Grant Hansen Reservoir Number Three and Zimmerman Wash provide specific points of interest for those studying the regional hydrology and land ownership patterns.