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2020 Map of Fort Duchesne

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fort Duchesne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Fort Duchesne and Gusher anchor this landscape in Uintah County, where the desert terrain is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management. The geography is dominated by man-made water features necessary for local life, including the Moffat Canal, Ouray Park Canal, and Henry-Jim Canal, which distribute water across the arid basin. Near the settlement of Fort Duchesne, the Bottle Hollow reservoir and the two channels of the E Channel and W Channel Uinta River illustrate the vital role of the river system in this region.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Fort Duchesne Cem and Gusher Cem, providing specific points of interest for those tracing family roots in these small communities. The topography transitions from the lowlands near the river channels toward distinctive landmarks like Randlett Butte and the erosion patterns of Sand Wash, while the Bullock Draw Reservoir stands as a significant catchment in the north. This survey documents the intersection of essential water infrastructure and established rural settlements.