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2017 Map of Cathedral Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cathedral Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Canyonlands National Park and the Manti-Lasal National Forest meet in this high desert landscape, characterized by dramatic drainages and namesake landmarks. The area around Cathedral Butte serves as a transition point between the forested uplands of Mormon Pasture and the intricate canyon systems to the north. Geologic features like Natural Bridge, Wedding Ring Arch, and Cleft Arch are noted along the Salt Creek Trail and Lavender Creek Road, illustrating the erosion patterns of the Salt Creek watershed.

The map details the access routes and traditional grazing lands of San Juan County, including the broad expanse of Beef Basin and the isolated Bridger Jack Mesa. Named points such as Maverick Point and Starvation Point reflect the historical ranching activity that preceded and persists alongside federal land management. Modern survey boundaries and forest service roads like Forest Rd 192 provide a framework for the complex topography of Davis Canyon and N Cottonwood Rim.