2017 Map of Butler Valley

About this map

Grosvenor Arch stands as a primary landmark in this southern Utah landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by dramatic geological formations and deep drainages. The map centers on the transition between the Butler Valley and the striking linear ridge of The Cockscomb, a prominent monocline that dictates the local hydrology. Water sources are scarce but significant, marked by the Butler Valley Reservoir and the Headquarters Springs in the northern reaches of Headquarters Valley. These features, alongside ephemeral waterways like Cottonwood Cr and Wahweap Cr, illustrate the challenges of land use in this arid region. The presence of Cottonwood Canyon Rd provides the primary corridor through these valleys, linking several open flats such as Horse Flat and Long Flat within a territory largely shaped by the erosive forces seen at The Gut and Blue Wash.