2023 Map of Coyote Butte

About this map

Orchard Combat Training Center occupies a significant portion of this high desert terrain in southern Ada County, reflecting the area's modern role as a specialized military landscape. The map centers on the isolated volcanic landmark of Coyote Butte, which rises above a vast expanse of open range defined by a sparse network of service tracks and section lines. Modern infrastructure is limited to the southwest corner, where Swan Falls Rd provides access through the arid plains. The presence of the training center illustrates the strategic use of this Idaho plateau for defense operations, preserving a landscape largely devoid of traditional residential settlement or commercial development. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the boundary divisions between township ranges including t1s r1e, t1s r2e, and t2s r1e.