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1968 Map of Utts Butte

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Utts Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Utts Butte anchors this high-desert plateau in Morrow County, where a complex network of deeply incised drainage systems defines the landscape. The geography is dominated by a series of parallel canyons, including Eightmile Canyon, Jordan Canyon, and Kincaid Canyon, which carve through the volcanic soils towards the Willow Creek basin in the north. This 1960s survey documents a rural economy tied to dryland farming and livestock, evidenced by scattered infrastructure like the Grain Elevator and various Storage Bins.

Transport through this territory relied on winding routes like the Rattlesnake Grade, while the inclusion of a Landing Strip and a modern Pipeline cutting across the northern sections speaks to the evolving logistical needs of the late twentieth century. Essential water management is visible through small-scale features such as a Cistern and Well sites, which were vital for sustaining life and agriculture in this semi-arid environment.