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2020 Map of Car Top Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Car Top Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this northern Union County landscape, where the high plains of New Mexico are deeply dissected by a network of drainage systems. The map reveals a complex system of seasonal watercourses, including Leon Cr, Moscow Cr, and the winding Pinabetes Cr, which have carved significant relief into the terrain. These features are complemented by named geographic depressions such as Charley Adams Canyon, San Lorenzo Canyon, and Los Gatos Canyon.

A sparse network of rural routes provides access to this corner of the state, including Blue Front Rd, Robinett Rd, and several county roads. The landscape is primarily defined by its hydrology and topographic variations, reflecting the remote ranching character of the region. The map documents the specific locations of these natural features and local transit ways as they existed during the 2016 to 2018 data collection period.