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2012 Map of Vig Buttes

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Vig Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Vig Buttes rise above the drainage systems of northern Meade County, characterizing a landscape defined by intermittent waterways and isolated landmarks. The terrain is marked by significant features like Horse Butte and Zeff Butte, which provide vertical relief in an area primarily used for grazing and rangeland. The presence of Engalls Landing Strip near the center of the sheet indicates the importance of private aviation in managing these expansive rural tracts where roads are sparse.

A complex network of seasonal creeks and draws, including Coal Mine Draw, Horse Cr, and Skirt Cr, weave through the territory, feeding into larger systems beyond the quadrangle's borders. Infrastructure is limited to a few arterial routes such as Opal Rd and Co Hwy MC-27, illustrating the sparsely populated nature of this region in the early 21st century. The map serves as a detailed record of water drainage and landforms, from Eagle Cr in the northwest to Frozen Man Cr in the southwest.