2023 Map of Horse Butte

About this map

The high desert landscape of Owyhee, Idaho, is defined by subtle drainage patterns and volcanic landforms. Bruneau Desert dominates the upper reaches of the map, a landscape marked by the deep cut of Juniper Draw and the meandering path of Sailor Creek. The most prominent topographic feature, Horse Butte, stands as a landmark in the southwestern quadrant, supported by the modern infrastructure of the Horse Butte Storage Tank. This area reflects the importance of water management in a dry environment, evidenced by catchment points like Felix Reservoir and Sailor Cr Lake. While the terrain appears open, the sheet is carefully divided by the Public Land Survey System, including t11s r10e and t11s r11e, which dictate the spatial organization of this cattle-ranching and range country.