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2016 Map of Signal Butte

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Signal Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates this landscape, defined by a complex network of drainage gulches and high-altitude terrain. The landmark Signal Butte and the prominent Turkey Rock serve as anchor points for a modern recreational infrastructure of trails and forest roads. This 2016 survey captures the area's transition into a specialized outdoor destination, with extensive mapping of specialized paths like the Signal Butte Multi Use Trail and the No Name ATV Trail.

Hydrological features are scattered across the high country, including Rule Creek Reservoir and Ute Lake in the southeast. Numerous drainages such as Quinlan Gulch, Spruce Gulch, and the various forks of Davis Gulch reveal the natural watershed patterns that feed into water bodies like Manchester Cr and Phantom Cr. The concentration of trails like the Phantom Spur Trail alongside these gulches illustrates how the region's topography dictates modern access and movement.