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2023 Map of Blue Castle Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Blue Castle Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Green River flows through a landscape defined by towering geological formations and deep erosion. The town of Green River occupies the southern edge of this survey, where the river transitions from the narrow Willow Bend into the broader Green River Valley. To the north, the terrain is dominated by the massive Book Cliffs and prominent landforms such as Blue Castle Butte, Battleship Butte, and Gunnison Butte, which stand as sentinels over the desert floor. The crossing of the Emery Co Grand Co line marks a significant geographic boundary in this arid region.

Evidence of local history is preserved at the Elgin Cem, situated near the river's eastern bank. The network of canyons, including Blue Castle Canyon and Long Canyon, illustrates the complex drainage systems feeding the river. This survey highlights the juxtaposition of the vital river corridor against the stark, high-elevation mesas like Elliott Mesa and Calf Mesa, which have long dictated the patterns of movement and settlement in this part of Utah.