2020 Map of Pariette Draw SW

About this map

Pariette Draw and the adjacent Pariette Bench dominate this arid landscape on the boundary of Duchesne and Uintah counties. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and drainages, including the S Fork Pariette Draw, Big Wash, and Castle Peak Draw, which carve through the high desert floor. Human activity in this remote area is primarily marked by water management and transit, with catchments such as Butte Reservoir and Billeys Reservoir positioned to collect scarce runoff. The presence of Odekirk Spring provides a rare natural water source in this basin. A sparse network of unpaved tracks, including Castle Peak Rd and N Pariette Bench Rd, provides the only access across Eightmile Flat and into Pleasant Valley, reflecting the region's historical reliance on livestock grazing and mineral exploration.