2020 Map of Crows Nest Butte

About this map

The Bruneau Desert defines the landscape of this southern Idaho region, where the high-elevation terrain is marked by seasonal water features and deep drainage patterns. Central to the area is Crows Nest Butte, a prominent landmark rising above the surrounding Crows Nest Flat. The map reveals a remote environment where infrastructure is limited to long-stretching thoroughfares like Clover Rd and Castleford Rd, which navigate the arid expanses. Natural depressions and drainage ways such as Big Draw and Crows Nest Draw illustrate the catchment system of the desert, leading toward the ephemeral Crows Nest Lake. This U.S. Geological Survey representation of Owyhee County captures the intersection of vast desert topography and the sparse ranching or access roads that serve this isolated part of the state.