2017 Map of Big Foot Butte

About this map

Big Foot Butte serves as the central landmark for this arid sector of Ada County, Idaho, where the landscape is defined by the ephemeral presence of water. The map documents a sparsely settled high-desert environment in the late 2010s, bisected by the straight line of S Range Rd. Significant seasonal water features are recorded, including the small catchments of Tadpole Lake and Wind Butte Lakes, alongside the wandering drainage of Rabbit Cr. This topographic study emphasizes the vast, undeveloped sections of the public land survey system, illustrating the stark township and range grid across the plateau. The lack of permanent structures or towns highlights the area's role as open rangeland, characterized by subtle elevation changes and the specific hydrology of the snake river plain fringe.