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2023 Map of Mancos Jim Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mancos Jim Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mancos Jim Butte stands as a prominent landmark within the Manti La Sal National Forest, overlooking a landscape defined by deep drainages and geological transitions. This high-desert terrain is marked by the Brushy Basin Rim and the expansive Brushy Basin, where the natural topography dictates the route of historic access ways like Forest Rd 092. The map details the outskirts of Blanding, illustrating how the settlement interacts with the surrounding canyon systems.

Water management and natural hydrology are central to this area, evidenced by the presence of Head of Ditch and the significant carving of Big Canyon. The network of seasonal and perennial waters, including Cottonwood Creek and Johnson Creek, provides a clear view of the drainage patterns toward Cottonwood Wash. For researchers, the map offers precise locations of landmarks like Black Steer Knoll and the local road networks of N Blue Mountain Rd and Cedar Edge Ln.