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2014 Map of Elephant Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Elephant Butte and the Moccasin Mountains anchor this high-elevation landscape along the border of Utah and Arizona. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological formations, including the White Cliffs to the north and a series of high flats and mesas such as Oak Flat and Harris Flat. This 2014 survey reveals a sparse network of natural water sources vital to the area, with numerous named springs like Langston Willow Spring, Hise-Willow Spring, and Esplin Spring scattered across the canyons and slopes.

Transport through this territory is limited primarily to the Sand Dunes Rd, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle below Dixie Knoll. The map captures the interface of significant topographical landmarks, from the sharp descent of Rock Canyon to the prominent heights of Harris Mtn. This environment illustrates the typical basin-and-range geomorphology where isolated peaks and gaps, such as Elephant Gap, dictate the movement and settlement patterns of the region.