2010 Map of Cigarette Spring Cave

About this map

Valley of the Gods defines this landscape in San Juan County, where the desert floor is interrupted by prominent sandstone formations like Castle Butte, Battleship Rock, and the uniquely named Lady in the Bathtub. The map documents the high plateau of Cedar Mesa to the north and the rising extent of Lime Ridge to the southeast. Drainage is defined by Lime Creek and its West Fork, which wind through the arid terrain between named summits such as Rooster Butte and Setting Hen Butte. Transportation is limited to rugged corridors like Valley of the Gods Rd and Cigarette Springs Rd, illustrating the isolation of this corner of southeastern Utah. The topography shows the intricate erosion patterns of Road Canyon and the surrounding badlands as they appeared during this 2010 USGS survey.