2020 Map of Myton SW

About this map

Antelope Canyon and its associated watercourse, Antelope Cr, carve through the northwestern corner of this high-desert landscape in Duchesne County. This area is defined by a series of significant topographic depressions and dry washes including Pleasant Valley, Gilsonite Draw, and Castle Peak Draw. The names reflect the region's geological and mineral heritage, particularly the presence of Gilsonite, a unique solid hydrocarbon found in this part of Utah. Transportation through this complex terrain relies on a network of back-country routes such as Sowers Canyon Rd and Nine Mile Canyon Rd. The southern portion of the map features several bench roads like Broken Bench Rd and Pariette Bench Rd, indicating a landscape of flat-topped mesas and deep-cut drainage systems like Wells Draw.