2017 Map of Myton

About this map

The Duchesne River and its intricate network of irrigation channels define the landscape of this Duchesne County region. The settlement of Myton sits at a central crossroads, surrounded by a complex system of water management including the Myton Townsite Canal, Dry Gulch Canal, and Riverdell Canal. This infrastructure highlights the historical necessity of water diversion in the Uinta Valley, where the high desert terrain of North Myton Bench and South Myton Bench meets the fertile river bottom. To the south, the terrain descends into Pleasant Valley, where the Upper Pleasant Valley Canal and Lower Pleasant Valley Canal support further agricultural reaches near Hancock Reservoir. Cultural landmarks such as Myton Cem and Ioka Cem provide points of interest for genealogists, while the distinct prominence of Flattop Butte serves as a natural navigational marker above the river valley.