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1980 Map of Juniper Butte

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Juniper Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

East Fork Bruneau Canyon dominates the eastern edge of this high-plateau landscape, cutting a deep incision through the Inside Desert. The terrain is defined by wide drainage systems and seasonal water sources like Juniper Lake, which served as critical points of orientation in a region sparse of permanent settlements. Dominating the southwestern quadrant, Juniper Butte rises above the surrounding flats, providing a significant landmark for those navigating the numerous unnamed paths and identified routes such as the Jeep Trail and Pack Trail systems.

Evidence of ranching activity is sparse but present, noted by a single Corral in the southeast near the canyon's edge. The network of draws, including Aikers Draw and Clover Draw, illustrates the complex erosional patterns that feed into the larger river systems. This 1980 survey captures the area after the mid-1970s field checks, documenting a landscape primarily used for grazing and open-range movement before modern developments.