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2014 Map of Myton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Myton and the surrounding Uinta Valley are defined by an intricate network of irrigation engineering required to sustain life in the Duchesne County basin. The landscape is a complex grid of water management, where the Duchesne River and Lake Fork River feed a vast system of man-made waterways including the Myton Townsite Canal, Dry Gulch Canal, and Riverdell Canal. These canals trace the contours of the North Myton Bench and South Myton Bench, illustrating how water rights and infrastructure dictate the settlement patterns of this arid region.

Local history is grounded in the town center and its outlying landmarks, such as the Myton Cem and Ioka Cem. Beyond the residential blocks of Myton, the terrain transitions into the wide expanse of Pleasant Valley and the distinct formation of Flattop Butte. Features like the Myton City Reservoir and Hancock Reservoir emphasize the critical role of water storage for the agricultural community, while named roads like W Cobble Hollow Dr and W Mortensen Ln provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family homesteads in the early 21st century.