2010 Map of Butterfly Butte

About this map

Butterfly Butte rises as a primary landmark in this section of Bonneville County, where the landscape is defined by the stark intersection of natural landforms and the rigid geometry of the Public Land Survey System. The area is marked by a network of drainage and irrigation, most notably the Kettle Butte Drain which cuts across the terrain. This 2010 survey illustrates a sparsely populated agricultural or rangeland environment, organized by a strictly partitioned road network including 155th Rd W and W 113 N. The drainage patterns suggest a high degree of land management for water control in an arid Idaho climate, providing a clear record of the infrastructure supporting the region's rural character at the start of the 21st century.