2013 Map of Castle Butte

About this map

Snake River frontage and the high desert plateaus of Idaho define this landscape where the boundaries of Ada, Owyhee, and Elmore counties converge. The terrain is marked by a complex network of seasonal drainages and washes, such as Cloudburst Wash and Garbutt Wash, which cut through areas like Henderson Flats and Rye Patch. Significant evidence of historical movement through the region is visible in the alignment of the Emigrant Trl, suggesting the enduring importance of these corridors for travel across the arid western interior.