2023 Map of Castle Butte

About this map

Snake River frontage and the convergence of Owyhee, Ada, and Elmore Counties characterize this high desert landscape. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features and historical corridors, notably the Emigrant Trl which traverses the northern reaches and eastern benchlands. Dominating the local topography, Castle Butte rises above the drainage of Castle Creek, while the Big Foot Bar sits along a bend in the river. Local habitation and ranching history are evident through named areas like Rye Patch and Henderson Flats. The map documents a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Catherine Creek, Cloudburst Wash, and Garbutt Wash, which carve through the plains. Transportation is supported by a mix of long-established routes such as Murphy-Grandview Rd and localized infrastructure like the Castle Creek Cutoff and Steiner Valley Rd.