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2011 Map of Mitten Buttes

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mitten Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

West Mitten Butte and East Mitten Butte anchor this high-desert landscape, serving as iconic sentinels over a terrain defined by massive sandstone formations and expansive mesas. The geological diversity of the region is evident in the cluster of landmarks near North Window and Artist Point, where erosion has carved distinctive shapes like Elephant Butte and the Three Sisters. To the south, the scale of the landscape is further emphasized by the broad reach of Hunts Mesa and Mitchell Mesa.

Infrastructure is minimal, centered on Indian Rte 42, which provides the primary access through the valley. Along the seasonal drainages of West Gypsum Creek and Gypsum Creek, the map reveals a series of smaller named features such as Saddle Rock, Big Hogan, and Moccasin Arch. These labels, alongside traditional identifiers like Tse Biyi, reflect a place where natural landmarks and indigenous geography are the primary points of orientation.