2011 Map of Mesa Butte

About this map

Coal Cliffs and the jagged edge of the Molen Reef define this desert landscape in Emery County, where the topography transition from high plateaus to deeply carved drainage basins. The map illustrates a region where water is the primary architect, with Muddy Creek meandering through the center, joined by Quitchupah Creek and Ivie Creek in the west. A network of rural routes, including Blue Rd and various county roads, connects remote points such as Lone Tree Crossing in the southeast corner. The presence of the Cowboy Mine tucked beneath the cliffs north of Red Valley points to the area's mineral interests, while landforms like Mesa Butte and Sand Bench provide essential landmarks for navigation across the arid terrain.