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2013 Map of Monument Butte

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Monument Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Axial Basin and the industrial activity of the Iles Dome Oil Field define this high-altitude landscape in Moffat County. Settlement is concentrated at Loyd and Iles Grove, situated along the winding course of Co-13. The topography is dominated by prominent elevations such as Iles Mountain to the north and Thornburgh Mountain at the southern edge, with the namesake Monument Butte serving as a central landmark.

Water sources in this arid environment are marked by named drainage systems and springs, including Ralston Springs and the intersecting gullies of Sulphur Gulch and Moody Gulch. The road network, including Co Road 45 and Co Road 49, reveals the connectivity required for resource extraction and ranching in the early 21st century. The map provides a detailed view of the interaction between the natural terrain of Morapos Cr and the human footprint of the oil field.