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1964 Map of Myton SW, 1966 Print
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1964 Map of Myton SW

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary slices diagonally across this high desert landscape, marking a significant historical administrative division in Duchesne County. Surveyed in the mid-1960s, the terrain is defined by deep drainage systems including Pleasant Valley and the branching Wells Draw. Evidence of the region's mineral and energy extraction is visible through scattered Oil Wells and a specific area noted for Gilsonite, a unique solid hydrocarbon found in the Uinta Basin. The arid topography is further articulated by the steep walls of Antelope Canyon and the prominent rising form of Castle Peak in the southeast. A network of unimproved dirt tracks and a Jeep Trail provide the only access through these breaks and washes, illustrating the isolation and resource-driven geography of the area during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1964
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain