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2017 Map of Castle Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Castle Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Snake River bends through the high desert landscape of the Idaho interior, marking the intersection of Ada, Elmore, and Owyhee counties. This 2017 survey highlights a terrain defined by ancient watercourses and pioneer history, most notably the path of the Emigrant Trl as it traverses the plateaus east of Castle Butte. The map details a complex network of drainage systems including Castle Cr, Catherine Cr, and Fossil Cr, which have carved out distinct geographic features such as Henderson Flats and the deep Cloudburst Gulch.

Modern ranching and infrastructure are evidenced by the Foremans Reservoir and a grid of rural roads like Murphy Grandview Rd and Steiner Valley Rd. These routes connect the sparsely settled area, including the location of Rye Patch, to the larger valley. The presence of Big Foot Bar along the riverbank serves as a reminder of the historical importance of the river corridor for both travel and seasonal resources in this arid environment.