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2010 Map of Mountain Home

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mountain Home
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mountain Home serves as the primary hub in this portion of Duchesne County, situated at the base of the Uinta Mountains' foothills. The landscape is defined by the high, level expanse of Towanta Flat, which transitions into a complex system of drainage and irrigation. The Lake Fork River flows along the eastern edge, while Pigeon Water Creek carves through the central terrain, eventually leading toward Big Hollow.

Agricultural development in the early 21st century is evident through the extensive water management network, including the Farnsworth Canal and several numbered irrigation laterals like Lateral Number 1 and Lateral Number 2. These features demonstrate how the high desert environment was adapted for local use. Significant terrain markers such as Bald Knoll, Twin Knolls, and Draper Hollow provide essential context for understanding the natural topography surrounding the settlement and its grid of rural roads.