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2014 Map of Cathedral Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cathedral Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Canyonlands National Park and the Manti-LaSal National Forest meet in this high-desert landscape of San Juan County. The terrain is defined by dramatic geologic formations, including the prominent Cathedral Butte and several natural spans like Natural Bridge, Cleft Arch, and the distinctive Wedding Ring Arch. The presence of Mormon Pasture and Mormon Pasture Point indicates the area's history of high-altitude livestock grazing, while landmarks like Bridger Jack Mesa and Seven Sisters Buttes provide vertical orientation across the mesas.

Water sources such as Salt Creek and N Cottonwood Creek have carved deep canyons including Stevens Canyon and Reservoir Canyon. The map records a complex network of forest and park roads, providing access to landmarks like Maverick Point and Starvation Point. This 2014 survey documents the borders of The Wilderness and various public land blocks, reflecting the modern management of these traditional ranching and exploration lands.