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2017 Map of Steele Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Steele Butte rises as a central landmark within this high-desert landscape of Garfield County, marking the northern reaches of the Henry Mountains. The drainage patterns here are defined by seasonal watercourses like Dugout Cr and Sweetwater Cr, which have carved intricate systems of canyons and hollows over time. Topographic features such as Pete Steele Bench and Apple Brush Flat suggest a history of localized naming, likely tied to early ranching or exploration in this arid region.

Water sources remain critical identifiers for the area, with Dave Teeples Spring, Mud Spring, and Dripping Rock Seep noted as distinct points of interest. To the southeast, the terrain shifts significantly at the edge of Tarantula Mesa and the constricted passage of Stevens Narrows. The map reveals a landscape defined by deep relief, where Seven- Canyon and Five Canyon cut through the high plateaus.