2020 Map of Big Bend Crossing

About this map

Devil Cr carves a winding path through the high desert landscape of this southern Idaho region, defining the local topography and historical crossing points. The small settlement of Big Bend Crossing serves as a primary reference point along the Big Bend Rd, where the route meets the creek in a deep drainage. The map reveals a land structured by volcanic landforms and erosional features, dominated by prominent elevations such as Black Butte, Marshall Butte, and Coonskin Butte. This area marks the political boundary between Owyhee and Twin Falls counties, a line that cuts through the high plateaus and several natural drainages including Cedar Draw, John-Boyd Draw, and Worley Draw. The layout of these draws and the placement of the named buttes reflect a classic Great Basin environment where water sources and high-ground landmarks were critical for navigation and early land use.