1947 Map of Dorsey Butte

About this map

Chattin Flat serves as the focal point for this immediate post-war agricultural and desert landscape, situated along the county lines where Ada, Elmore, and Owyhee meet. The terrain is defined by its transition from the volcanic heights of Dorsey Butte and Chattin Hill down toward the southern corridor of the Snake River. This 1940s landscape reveals the critical role of water management in the Idaho desert, with irrigation infrastructure such as the High Line Canal and the Middle Line carving through the arid basin. Near the center of this network sits the Hayland Sch, a vital landmark for the rural community of the era. The presence of a Landing Strip (Private) and isolated water features like Jack Spr and Jack Flume Creek further emphasize the remote, self-reliant nature of the high desert settlements during this period.