2011 Map of Basin Butte

About this map

Basin Butte and Potato Mountain dominate this central Idaho landscape, which is defined by a dense network of mountain drainages and forestry access routes. This 2011 survey illustrates the hydrological importance of the region, where waters from Valley Creek Lake and Sunday Creek feed into the larger system of Basin Creek. The map details a rugged interior accessible primarily via named forest service and development roads, such as Nip and Tuck Rd and the Kelly Creek Rd. The presence of several distinct basins, including Little Basin, suggests a complex terrain of high-altitude valleys. For researchers, the map provides precise data on the drainage patterns of numerous creeks, including Noho Creek and Elkhorn Creek, which carve through the Custer County wilderness.