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2023 Map of Mesa Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mesa Butte anchors a complex landscape of drainage basins and escarpments in this modern Emery County survey. The terrain is defined by the prominent Coal Cliffs and the layered geology of Molen Reef, providing a clear record of the area's physical geography. Waterways like Muddy Creek and Ivie Creek cut through the arid terrain, creating natural corridors such as Blue Trail Canyon and Red Valley.

Transport patterns are dictated by the landscape, with Interstate 70 crossing the center of the quadrangle, flanked by county routes including Co RD 912 and Co RD 918. The intersection of drainage systems like Quitchupah Creek and Christiansen Wash illustrates the erosional forces that have shaped the high desert. This map serves as a precise guide to the remote reaches of central Utah, where geographic landmarks such as Sand Bench and Mulligan Wash remain essential reference points.