2023 Map of Coonskin Butte

About this map

Coonskin Butte rises as the central landmark in this portion of the Owyhee County high desert, where water management defines the human footprint on the land. The presence of McGregor Reservoir and Akers Reservoir highlights the necessity of catchment in this arid environment, supporting local ranching operations like Akers Field. This landscape is carved by seasonal drainages such as Akers Draw and Buck Flat Draw, which feed toward Clover Creek in the southwest corner of the quadrangle. Transportation through this remote terrain relies on established routes like the Scotch Trl and Malat Trl, which follow the contours of the high plains. The map also captures the Big Lakes in the northwest, providing a detailed look at the hydrology and land divisions typical of modern-day Idaho ranchland.