2010 Map of Butte City

About this map

Butte City serves as the primary settlement on this Idaho landscape, located at the intersection of local routes and the modern highway system. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Big Lost River, which cuts through the region towards the dramatic geological feature of Box Canyon. This drainage pattern reflects the unique hydrology of the area, where surface water interacts with the porous volcanic geology of the Snake River Plain. A network of rural tracks, including Tincup Butte Rd and the Arco-Service Berry Rd, provides access across the open sagebrush and lava fields. These roads trace the historic movement of people and livestock between the river valley and the surrounding volcanic buttes.