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2017 Map of Axehandle Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Axehandle Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ashwood serves as the primary point of settlement in this high-desert landscape, located near the western edge of the quadrangle. The topography is defined by a series of prominent volcanic features and ridges, most notably Axehandle Butte and Thompson Peak, which rise above the surrounding drainage basins. The intricate network of waterways including Trout Cr, Big Whetstone Cr, and Clover Cr highlights the complex hydrology required to sustain this arid region.

Surface water is a vital resource here, marked by isolated points like Axehandle Spring. The terrain transitions from deep incisions such as Calf Gulch and Long Hollow to the elevated expanses of Iron Mtn and Axehandle Ridge. Surveyed boundaries for T9S, T10S, and T11S R17E provide the primary administrative framework for the territory, while roads like Ne Trout Creek RD offer the few paths of access through the varied elevations.