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2022 Map of Monument Butte

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Monument Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Loyd and Iles Grove anchor this portion of the Axial Basin in Moffat County, where the high desert terrain transitions between prominent peaks and deep drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the significant elevations of Iles Mtn to the north and Thornburgh Mtn to the south, with the namesake Monument Butte standing as a central landmark.

Water distribution is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the network of seasonal flows including Morapos Cr, Deer Cr, and the uniquely named Stinking Gulch. The mapping of Ralston Springs and Seeping Spring Gulch highlights the importance of reliable water sources for local ranching and land use. The Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t4n r92w, reveals the underlying structure of property and township organization in this remote part of northwestern Colorado.