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2022 Map of Bighole Butte

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bighole Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Little Snake River winds through the northern reaches of this Moffat County landscape, defining the primary drainage for a series of deep cuts into the high plateau. The terrain is characterized by a network of erosion-carved features including Bighole Gulch, Scandinavian Gulch, and Dry Gulch, which all channel toward the river valley. Standing as a central landmark in the southern half of the sheet, Bighole Butte rises above the surrounding sections, serving as a significant topographical anchor for the region.

Local transportation is facilitated by a sparse network of county roads that navigate the high ground and follow the contours of the gulches. Notable routes like Co RD 4 and Co RD 7 provide access across this open country, where the land is strictly partitioned by the Public Land Survey System. The map reveals a landscape largely shaped by its hydrology and elevation, with little modern development outside of these essential connecting roads.