Duchesne County, County in northeastern Utah, United States
Duchesne County covers 3,256 square miles of land featuring semi-arid regions and portions of the Uinta Mountains with numerous lakes and forests.
The territory became Duchesne County in 1915, previously serving as part of the Uintah Reservation established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861.
The region developed independently from typical Utah settlement patterns, allowing individuals to obtain land through the federal Homestead Act for farming purposes.
The county administration provides emergency management services through multiple communication channels including SMS, voice messages, and email notifications for residents.
The natural landscape includes Moon Lake, Starvation Reservoir, Ashley National Forest, and the High Uintas Wilderness within its boundaries.
Location: Utah
Inception: 1915
Capital city: Duchesne
Shares border with: Summit County, Daggett County, Uintah County, Carbon County, Utah County, Wasatch County
Website: http://duchesne.utah.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.28000,-110.44000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:01
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