2011 Map of Cottonwood Butte

About this map

Cottonwood Butte and the surrounding high country of Idaho County define this 2011 survey, a landscape characterized by isolated mountain lakes and prominent ridges. The geography is shaped by the headwaters of numerous drainages, where Cottonwood Creek and Basin Creek flow through the deep-cut terrain. High-altitude meadows and springs, such as Phantom Meadow and Stub Creek Spring, offer distinct points of reference in an area marked by significant elevation changes between Farrow Mountain and the surrounding basins. This USGS study provides a contemporary view of these remote features, detailing the network of water bodies including Swamp Angel Lake, Black Lake, and Stoddard Lake. The map captures the hydrological patterns of the region, from the seasonal flow of Mirage Creek to the perennial Twin Lakes, illustrating the complex drainage systems that define this part of the Idaho wilderness.