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2011 Map of Velasquez Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Velasquez Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Velasquez Butte rises as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape within Navajo County, defining a region where water management is critical to land use. The presence of numerous named water-catchment structures, such as Velasquez Butte Tank Number Two and Squirrel Tank, underscores the necessity of supporting livestock and local wildlife in a semi-arid environment. To the north, the White River carves through the terrain, while the Black River and White Cow Canyon dominate the southern portion of the sheet.

Transportation is limited to a few local thoroughfares, most notably Indian Rte 701, which traverses the southern drainage areas near Georges Basin. Natural water sources, including Navajo-Bill Spring and Benedict Spring, appear throughout the quadrangle, serving as vital historical and geographical anchor points. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a landscape where the rhythm of seasonal creeks like Nash Creek and Priebe Creek dictates the movement of both animals and people.