2020 Map of Grindstone Butte

About this map

Grindstone Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this arid portion of the Bruneau Desert, where the landscape is defined by its drainages and isolated water sources. The map traces the boundary between Elmore and Owyhee counties, cutting through a region where life and travel are dictated by the presence of Dove Spring and the seasonal flows of Sailor Creek and Deadman Cr. The road network, including family-named routes like W Stimpson Cellar Rd and S Rosevear Rd, suggests a history of ranching and remote settlement typical of Idaho's high desert. This 2020 survey provides a detailed look at the modern topography of Deadman Flat, documenting the continued importance of these named tracks across the sagebrush-covered terrain.