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2014 Map of Yellow Medicine Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Yellow Medicine Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Yellow Medicine Butte stands as a central landmark in this desert landscape within the Gila Bend Mountains. The area is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Loudermilk Wash and Yellow Medicine Wash, which weave through the arid terrain toward the Hyder Valley in the south. Human activity is sparse, marked primarily by the settlement at Sundad and the remote stretch of W Agua Caliente Rd.

Prominent peaks such as Montezuma Head and Face Mtn provide significant vertical relief against the desert floor. The inclusion of Yellow Medicine Tank highlights the critical role of water management in this environment. This 2014 survey captures the region's topographical character, illustrating how the natural landforms dictate the placement of local infrastructure and limited residential footprints.