2013 Map of Butte City

About this map

Butte City serves as the primary settlement on this Idaho landscape, where the arid high desert meets complex water management systems. The hydrology of the region is defined by the Big Lost River, which winds south toward Box Canyon, and the man-made Arco Canal that cuts across the northern terrain. Volcanic and erosional features punctuate the horizon, with Sixmile Butte and Teakettle Butte rising as distinctive landmarks in the southern sections. To the northeast, the expansive Deadman Flat highlights the open, sagebrush-dominated environment typical of this part of Butte County. Local transportation is represented by a grid of rural routes including Tincup Butte Rd and Arco Service Berry Rd, which connect isolated homesteads and grazing lands to the town center. This survey documents the intersection of natural river paths and industrial irrigation essential for life in the Snake River Plain hinterlands.