2013 Map of Indian Butte

About this map

Indian Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape south of the Snake River, marking a point where the boundaries of Twin Falls, Elmore, and Owyhee counties converge. The terrain is characterized by the arid expanse of the Bruneau Desert, carved by significant drainage features such as Cassia Gulch, Rosevear Gulch, and Big Pilgrim Gulch. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern intersection of pioneer history and contemporary agriculture; the historic route of the Old Oregon Trail Hwy cuts across the northern edge of the map, while the essential water infrastructure of the Cassia Canal and Tuana Canal supports the surrounding region. The layout of section lines and roads like S Bell Rapids Rd and No Bell Rapids Rd reflects the systematic Bureau of Land Management grid that defines this part of the Idaho high desert.