2020 Map of Myton

About this map

The Duchesne River and Lake Fork River converge in the Uinta Valley, defining the geographic character of this high-desert basin. The settlement of Myton serves as a central hub, surrounded by an intricate network of irrigation projects including the Myton Townsite Canal, New Hope Canal, and Riverdell Canal. These man-made waterways illustrate the historical effort to reclaim and cultivate the arid benches of Duchesne County, moving water from the river bottoms to agricultural lands like North Myton Bench and South Myton Bench. To the south, the landscape shifts toward the drainage of Pleasant Valley and the Hancock Reservoir, while local history is anchored by the Myton Cem and Ioka Cem. The grid of the Myton townsite, with streets like W Main St, contrasts with the winding paths of natural features like Cobble Hollow and Wells Draw.