2010 Map of Jackass Butte

About this map

The Snake River winds through this high desert landscape, serving as the primary geological and economic artery for the region. The river's influence is evident in the presence of the Grand View Irrigation District Canal, which draws water to support the arid terrain. Historical travel patterns are etched into the land via the Emigrant Trl, which passes near the prominent basalt formations of Jackass Butte and Black Butte. Local ranching operations like the Bonus Cove Ranch appear along the river's edge, while various seasonal watercourses such as Cloudburst Wash and McKeeth Wash indicate the dramatic drainage patterns of the Owyhee and Ada County borderlands. The network of rural roads, including Big Foot Bar Rd and Geo Bennett Rd, provides access to the river's bars and the surrounding sagebrush steppe.