2017 Map of Buster Butte

About this map

Buster Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert region of Owyhee County, overlooking a landscape defined by deep drainages and volcanic plateaus. The 2017 survey details a remote area where the J-P Desert meets a network of seasonal watercourses, most notably the winding paths of Marys Cr and Sheep Cr. Human infrastructure is sparse, concentrated primarily along the Rowland Rt Rd and at the Grasmere Airport in the northwest corner, which serves as a critical connection point for this isolated ranching and grazing country. The topography reveals the stark transition between flat desert expanses and the carved canyons of Rattlesnake Cr, providing a clear view of the hydrological patterns that dictate movement and life in the Idaho backcountry.