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2017 Map of Nipple Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Nipple Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high desert landscape of Kane County is defined by a series of prominent elevated plateaus and drainage systems. Named benches are a dominant topographic characteristic, with several likely linked to early ranching or exploration history, including Jack Riggs Bench, John Wills Bench, and Snow Bench. These flat-topped features are separated by a complex network of canyons and washes, such as Long Flat Canyon and Clints Canyon, which direct seasonal runoff toward Wahweap Creek.

Hydrological features are sparse in this arid environment, making landmarks like Nipple Spring critical focal points on the map. The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the light-colored terrain of White Sands and the distinctive overlook at Haycock Point. This 2017 survey details a landscape where water determines the naming of the land, from the forks of Ty Hatch Creek to the isolated reaches of The Scorpion.