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2013 Map of Quaking Aspen Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Quaking Aspen Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of Butte County, where water management is central to the land's utility. The 2013 topography reveals a network of man-made and natural catchments, including Quaking Aspen Reservoir, Parson Reservoir, and the remote W Side Reservoir. These features, alongside Tin Cup Lake, highlight the critical importance of water storage in an arid environment shaped by volcanic geology.

A sparse road network, consisting of routes like Tincup Butte Rd and Wildhorse Butte Rd, connects the isolated peaks of Teakettle Butte and Tin Cup Butte. This map documents a modern snapshot of land use where cattle ranching and resource management rely on specific terrain features like Sunset Ridge. The surveyed townships and range lines provide the administrative framework for this open country.