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2011 Map of Butler Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Butler Canyon
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 deep, winding path through this corner of Grand County, Utah, serving as the dominant geographic force in a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes. The river's serpentine course is flanked by massive landforms such as the Beckwith Plateau and Suluar Mesa, while the Price River joins the main flow from the west. This 2011 survey captures the area’s rugged isolation, where named landmarks like Nefertiti Rock provide distinct navigational points within the complex canyon system.

Erosion patterns are clearly documented through features like Gray Canyon, Butler Canyon, and Sand Knolls Canyon. High benches and mesas, including the Big Horn Benches and Poverty Bench, indicate the ancient geological layers that define this region. The map provides precise detail for hydrologists and geologists studying the confluence of Coal Creek and the river systems within this uninhabited desert terrain.