2013 Map of Crows Nest Butte

About this map

Crows Nest Butte rises as a prominent landmark within the expansive Bruneau Desert of Owyhee County. This high-desert landscape is defined by its arid drainage patterns, featuring the sprawling Crows Nest Flat and seasonal water catchments like Crows Nest Lake. The terrain is etched by significant topographical depressions such as Big Draw and Crows Nest Draw, which dictate the local hydrology and movement across the basin. Transportation through this isolated portion of Idaho is facilitated by sparse corridors including Castleford Rd and Clover Rd, which traverse the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The map captures a moment of modern land management, showing how established ranching and access roads navigate the natural barriers of the Idaho desert.