2020 Map of Horse Butte

About this map

Bruneau Desert terrain dominates this high-altitude corner of Idaho, where the landscape is defined by vast volcanic uplifts and ephemeral water sources. The namesake Horse Butte rises as a prominent landmark in the southwest, supported by a managed water system including the Horse Butte Storage Tank. This arid region relies on localized catchment and drainage, as seen in the presence of Felix Reservoir and the seasonal basin of Sailor Cr Lake. The drainage network, including Sailor Cr and Juniper Draw, illustrates how water moves across these high desert flats. Mapping provided by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a grid of township and range lines that underscore the remote, systematic administration of this open rangeland.