2014 Map of Black Butte

About this map

Curlew Valley defines the southeastern portion of this 2014 survey, a region where the high desert terrain of Box Elder County is shaped by intermittent drainages and isolated landmarks. The namesake Black Butte rises prominently in the northeast, overlooking a landscape marked by the seasonal flow of Tenmile Creek and various branches of Indian Creek. Ranching operations are the primary human footprint in this part of Utah, with Morris Ranch and Bar F Ranch positioned as significant local identifiers. The map illustrates a network of local roads and the primary UT-30 corridor, which connects these distant holdings to the broader Great Basin region. This topographical record provides a clear look at modern land use and drainage patterns across the arid basin and range province.