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2011 Map of Arco Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Arco Hills define the high-desert landscape of Butte County, where a network of dry drainages and primitive roads connects isolated water sources and canyon systems. The presence of Walker Spring and Combe Reservoir indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid region of Idaho. The landscape is deeply incised by family-named canyons, such as Braithwaite Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Walker Canyon, suggesting a history of early ranching and land use where topographical features served as primary boundary markers.

Modern access via Pass Rd and Arco Pass Rd follows established corridors through the hills, while more remote tracks like Jack Wright Canyon Rd lead into the lower reaches of Deadman Flat. This 2011 survey records the drainage patterns and relief of the foothills before they descend toward the Snake River Plain, providing a clear view of the intersection between geology and the human attempt to navigate it.