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1992 Map of Castle Butte

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Castle Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area dominates this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, where the Snake River carves through deep canyons and wide flats. Traces of human history and migration are visible along the northern reaches, most notably the Oregon Trail (South Alternate) as it parallels the river's path across Henderson Flats. The map documents a sparsely populated region defined by its water management and ranching legacy, featuring sites like Morgan Place, Rye Patch, and Foremans Reservoir.

Drainage systems like Castle Creek, Catherine Creek, and Poison Creek converge near the river, while the southern terrain is marked by seasonal flows such as Cloudburst Wash. Practical utility is etched into the desert via Feeny Wells, a Pumping Sta, and the presence of a Toxic Waste Dump near the prominent landmark of Castle Butte, reflecting the remote area's varied mid-to-late 20th-century land use.