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2020 Map of Blue Castle Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Blue Castle Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Green River flows through this stark landscape, marking the boundary between Emery and Grand counties. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic geological formations, including the sprawling Book Cliffs and prominent landmarks like Blue Castle Butte, Gunnison Butte, and Battleship Butte. These elevations provide a vertical counterpoint to the broad Gunnison Valley and the flat expanse of Calf Mesa.

Evidence of human habitation and infrastructure is concentrated near the river, where Elgin Cem and a network of local roads like Hastings Rd and Green River Blvd connect the community. The map details the intricate drainage patterns of Tusher Wash and Blue Castle Canyon, which have carved deep into the earth around Little Elliott Mesa. This survey reflects the intersection of desert topography and the life-sustaining waters of the Green River.