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2023 Map of Cigarette Spring Cave

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cigarette Spring Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Valley of the Gods defines the southern reach of this landscape, where distinctive geological formations rise from the basin floor. The terrain transitions from the high, flat expanse of Cedar Mesa in the north down through a complex network of drainages including Lime Creek and its western fork. These canyons and mesas dictate the path of early transport routes like the Valley of the Gods Rd and Cigarette Springs Rd, which navigate around prominent landmarks such as Castle Butte, Battleship Rock, and Franklin Butte.

The presence of named springs like Cigarette Spring highlights the critical water sources in this arid environment. Further south, the map identifies specific peaks such as Pyramid Peak, Rooster Butte, and Setting Hen Butte, providing a detailed look at the named topography before the land descends toward the Lime Ridge area. This survey documents the intersection of natural landmarks and the primitive road network used to access these remote San Juan County reaches.