2017 Map of Captain Butte

About this map

Captain Butte rises above the high-desert landscape of Owyhee County, serving as a primary landmark in a region defined by its complex drainage systems and volcanic topography. This 2017 survey details a network of vital water sources essential for survival in this arid environment, including Texas Basin Spring, Arrow Spring, and Rim Spring. The presence of several impoundments, most notably the Succor Cr Reservoir and SW Gate Gulch Reservoir, indicates the significance of water management for local land use. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features like Flattop Butte and Table Rock, while the winding courses of Succor Cr and its tributaries like Little Succor Cr carve through the basin. Geologists and local historians can trace the relationship between these water features and the surrounding gulches, such as Sage Hen Gulch and Westgate Gulch, which reveal the natural erosion patterns and land-management strategies of the early 21st century.