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2017 Map of Indian Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Indian Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Bruneau Desert landscape of southern Idaho is defined here by its intersection of historical migration routes and modern irrigation infrastructure. The northern edge of this quadrangle is marked by the Old Oregon Trail Hwy, tracing the path of 19th-century pioneers through the high desert. To the south, the namesake Indian Butte stands as a prominent topographical landmark near the junction of Owyhee and Twin Falls counties.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Cassia Canal and Tuana Canal which cut through the arid terrain. The map records a network of agricultural and access roads, including Glenns Ferry Castleford Rd and S Bell Rapids Rd, which navigate the various drainages such as Cassia Gulch and Big Pilgrim Gulch. This 2017 survey provides a detailed view of the remote boundary lands where Owyhee, Elmore, and Twin Falls counties meet.