2020 Map of Circular Butte

About this map

Circular Butte dominates the eastern portion of this high desert terrain, serving as a prominent volcanic landmark on the border between Butte and Jefferson Counties. This 2020 record of the Snake River Plain illustrates a landscape defined by seasonal hydrography and irrigation infrastructure, where the Dry Channel Big Lost River and Birch Cr terminate at the Birch Creek Sinks. A grid of utility and section roads, including Mc Kinley Blvd, Snake Ave, and E Monument Line Rd, provides access across the arid flats. The map documents the persistent human engineering of this environment through features like Canal Rd, illustrating how water management and desert navigation intersect in this corner of Idaho.