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2011 Map of Blue Castle Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blue Castle Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Green River carves a massive course through Emery County, defining the eastern edge of a landscape dominated by dramatic high-desert formations. To the west, the Beckwith Plateau and Middle Mountain overlook a series of canyons and distinct geologic markers like Blue Castle Butte and the prow-like Battleship Butte. The topography reveals the stark transition from the high plateau down into the Gunnison Valley, where the river's path is marked by features like Willow Bend and the mouth of Tusher Wash.

Settlement is concentrated at the southern edge of the quadrangle in the town of Green River. Here, the intersection of the river and local infrastructure is evident, with the Elgin Cemetery providing a vital point of reference for genealogists and local historians. The map documents the modern road network, including N Long St and Hastings Rd, which follow the river's ancient corridor through the valley.