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2022 Map of Signal Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pike National Forest dominates this section of Teller County, where a intricate network of drainage gulches and high-altitude landmarks define the landscape. The namesake Signal Butte and the distinctive Turkey Rock serve as primary anchors for a region crisscrossed by primitive routes and specialized paths, including the Signal Butte Multi Use Trl and the No Name Atv Trl. These trails follow the natural contours of the land, weaving between major waterways like Phantom Cr and Turkey Cr.

The hydrography of the area is characterized by steep descents through Spruce Gulch, Stone Gulch, and North Fork Davis Gulch. The concentration of trails such as the Rule Spur Trl and the Phantom Spur Trl suggests a landscape heavily managed for backcountry access. Near the southern boundary, residential or recreational development appears around Spring Creek Dr and the waters of Ute Lake, marking a transition from the wilderness of the national forest to more accessible mountain terrain.