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2014 Map of Talmage

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Talmage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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The Duchesne River valley anchors this portion of Duchesne County, where the settlements of Utahn and Talmage serve as central points for the surrounding high-desert plateaus and agricultural benches. Irrigation is central to the landscape's character, with the Pioneer Canal and Knight Ditch tracing the contours of the valley to support local farming operations on the Blue Bench and Hair Bench. These water systems represent a vital adaptation to the arid environment of the Uinta Valley.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Utahn Cem and Talmage Cem, providing specific points of reference for families rooted in these rural communities. The terrain transitions from the low-lying river bottom to prominent elevations like Steamboat Mtn and Todd Hill, while numerous drainages such as Draper Hollow and Benson Cr carve through the landscape. The layout of the roads follows a strict grid, reflective of the systematic surveying of the eastern Utah backcountry.