2011 Map of Cathedral Butte

About this map

Kirk Cabin stands as a lone named settlement marker in this high-desert landscape of San Juan County, Utah, where isolated outposts and resource extraction define the human footprint. The terrain is dominated by massive flat-topped formations such as Bridger Jack Mesa and Salt Creek Mesa, while the southern reaches of the map show the industrial history of the area at the Betty Mine. Deep incisions like Stevens Canyon and Davis Canyon carve through the plateau, creating a complex drainage network that feeds into Salt Creek and North Cottonwood Creek. The presence of Mormon Pasture Point and Seven Sisters Buttes suggests a landscape shaped by both traditional grazing uses and distinctive geological landmarks. This survey captures a moment when remote forest access via Forest Road 092 and Beef Basin provided the primary means of navigating this expansive and segmented canyon country.