2011 Map of Mancos Jim Butte

About this map

Mancos Jim Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this high-elevation corner of San Juan County, part of a complex landscape defined by dramatic drainage systems and geologic formations. The map details a transition from the plateau heights down into the carved depths of West Big Cyn and East Big Cyn. Along the eastern edge, the critical water management of the Blanding City Reservoirs is visible, fed by the southward flow of Johnson Creek. The western portion of the quadrangle is marked by distinct topographical features such as the Bee Hives and Black Steer Knoll, while the Brushy Basin Rim provides a sharp break in the terrain. This 2011 survey captures the network of forest and access roads, including N Blue Mountain Rd, which navigate the mesas and canyons before the terrain descends toward Cottonwood Creek in the southwest.