2014 Map of Hinckley

About this map

Hinckley and the surrounding agricultural basin of Millard County are defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure designed to harness the Sevier River. This 2014 survey details the complex system of canals and ditches, such as the Abraham Canal, Wilson Canal, and Highline Canal, which transformed this arid landscape into a productive farming region. The settlements of Deseret and Oasis sit downstream, where the river's flow is managed by the Gunnison Bend Reservoir. To the west, the terrain shifts away from the orderly grid of section lines and ditches into more varied topography featuring Cockleburr Lake, Deep Lake, and the Pete Black Cut. For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for the Hinckley City Cem and Deseret City Cem, alongside numerous named waterworks like the Nielson Ditch and Blake Ditch that speak to the area's long-standing water management history.