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2010 Map of Grindstone Butte

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Grindstone Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Grindstone Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of Elmore County, defining a region where intermittent drainage and isolated springs dictated human movement and land use. The presence of Dove Spring and the winding course of Sailor Creek suggest the critical importance of water access in this arid environment.

A network of local roads and paths, including Flint Mesa Rd and Solosabal Rd, provides evidence of ranching or range management infrastructure established by 2010. The naming conventions of these routes, such as Stimpson Rd and Ringert Rd, reflect the local family histories and landholders who shaped this portion of the Idaho interior. This topographical study captures the intersection of natural features like Deadman Creek with the grid-based developments of the early 21st century.