[7] As the nation entered The Great War, a mine on the east Tushar Mountains producing potash and alumina became a national center of attention, both because of the strategic value of these products, and because of persistent rumors of sabotage attempts and spying.

The town of Alunite flourished (1915-1930), then died as the war effort wound down.

Immediately north of Kingston, it is dammed to form Piute Reservoir.

Otter Creek flows southward through the east part of the county; it is dammed to form Otter Creek Reservoir in the SE part of the county.

The county's highest point is Delano Peak on the Tushar Range, at 12,174 ft (3,711 m) ASL.

The highest point on the eastern ridge is a crest near the county's north border, at 9.893 ft (3.015 m) ASL.

There were 536 households in Piute County with an average size of 2.68 of which 397 (74.1%) were families and 139 (25.9%) were non-families.

In no national election since 1940 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2024).