2014 Map of Boundary Butte

About this map

Little Water sits as a primary point of reference in this arid landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by dramatic geologic formations. The area is anchored by the Boundary Butte uplift, a region featuring the Boundary Butte Arch and the expansive Boundary Butte Mesa. Significant industrial activity is noted at the North Boundary Butte Oil Field near the northern edge of the sheet, reflecting the long-standing extraction history of the San Juan Basin. Reliable water sources are scarce but critical in this environment, represented by named sites such as Tohanadli Spring, Salt Spring, and Sand Spring. Modern infrastructure is visible through the corridor of Us-191, which cuts diagonally across the quadrangle, intersecting local routes like Mexican Water Rd and Boundary Butte Rd that connect remote settlements and resource extraction sites.