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2013 Map of Bruneau Dunes

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bruneau Dunes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Snake River forms a critical dividing line through this high desert terrain, serving as the border between Elmore and Owyhee counties. The landscape is dominated by complex water management and natural formations, from the wide expanse of the C J Strike Reservoir to the specialized Bruneau Duck Ponds and the isolated Dunes Lake. This 2013 survey illustrates the careful balance of desert hydrology, where the Flying H Canal and Rattlesnake Creek sustain the region's agricultural and ecological needs.

Evidence of local history and land use is found in features like Barber Cabin and named landmarks such as Wilkins Island and Flatiron Butte. The topography reveals the drainage patterns of Waterhouse Gulch and Browns Gulch, as well as the unique basin of Eagle Cove. These details highlight the intersection of irrigation engineering and the natural volcanic and riverine geography characteristic of the Snake River Plain.