2023 Map of Mountain Home

About this map

The high plains of Duchesne County are defined by a complex irrigation network, where the Farnsworth Canal and multiple laterals, including Lateral Number 1, distribute water across the arid landscape. The small settlement of Mountain Home serves as a local hub near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, situated just west of the Lake Fork River. The terrain transitions from the broad expanse of Towanta Flat to more varied topography in the south, characterized by prominent features like Bald Knoll and the Twin Knolls. The presence of several named waterways such as Salt Creek and Pigeon Water Creek illustrates the vital role of water management for life in this part of Utah. Tracing Rock Creek Rd and Yellow Stone Rd reveals the primary transit routes connecting the scattered homesteads and ranches that rely on the moisture channeled through the canal system into areas like Draper Hollow.